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A large 19th century Japanese lacquer writing box with a secret compartment

$2,831.46

£2,090

€2,443.02

CA$3,907.83

A$4,377.64

CHF 2,276.91

MX$53,398.14

NOK 28,988.16

SEK 27,333.77

DKK 18,234.01

About the Item

This remarkable and highly decorative Japanese export large writing box is a rare high quality example with a complicated and intricate interior. The box is in very good condition considering this type of raised gilt lacquer has most often suffered through use and wear losing large elements of their decoration. The top of the box has a wonderful very well detailed garden scene with an ornamental cart and flowering shrubs with two large disgruntled cockerels in conquest with each other. Both with a fierce expression. This decoration is all worked in raised black lacquer hand painted in gold and red. The front of the box has a central brass escutcheon plate and lock and is equally ornate with a similar scene of two exotic male birds about to fight, undoubtedly in the mating season to gain the attention of a female. Also shown amongst a richly decorated floral scene. The sides and back are much plainer with occasional decoration in the form of gilt patterns. The sides are mounted with brass carrying handles. The lid raises on stop hinges and locks into position with a spring loaded stay. The inside of the lid is beautifully hand painted in raised lacquer with birds and flowers and fitted with six side compartments for stationery and a central closed compartment with a hinged drop down door for access. The second inner section is similarly decorated on the top surface. It lifts and hinges forward to reveal and form an original red velvet lined writing slope. Both halves of the slope raise to reveal inner storage. The rear section when open gives access to a lift out panel which when removed shows a further fitted interior with four small drawers and two pigeon holes. Above this fitment is a further fitted section with places for an ink bottle, pens, stamps, and other small items. All of the metal fittings appear to be original and working with one exception, there is no key to test the lock which remains in the open position. Japanese, circa 1880. A rare and beautiful writing box with some minor signs of wear and use. When the box is open: Height 48cm x depth 60cm x width 49cm when the box is closed Height 20cm x depth 32cm x width 49cm

Dimensions:

Height: 7.88 in (20 cm)Width: 12.6 in (32 cm)Depth: 19.3 in (49 cm)

Style:

Other (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Lacquer,Hand-Crafted,Hand-Painted

Place of Origin:

Japan

Period:

Late 19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1880

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

Central England, GB

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU6434243705032

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