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Japanese Meiji Lacquer Casket in the Manner of Akatsuka Jitoku

About the Item

Mount Fuji decorates the cupboard door taking centre stage on a background of gold On this casket, a village can be seen in the valley which is most likely the Oshino Village The village of Oshino is located in the Fuji Five Lake region Oshino Hakkai is the site of eight water springs of Mt Fuji The village is located between Lake Kawaguichiko and Lake Yamanakako This Japanese Lacquer Casket dates to the end of the 19th-early 20th century The Meiji period extended from October 23, 1868-July 30, 1912 After almost 300 years of Edo period isolation, the artworks of Japan were traded openly with the world. Measure: Height 26cm Other dimensions approximate.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.24 in (26 cm)Width: 9.06 in (23 cm)Depth: 4.73 in (12 cm)
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1204218662562

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