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Rare pair of Japanese Nagasaki Export Lacquered Wood Knife Boxes

$3,950per set
£2,956.36per set
€3,423.28per set
CA$5,489.85per set
A$6,183.43per set
CHF 3,202.18per set
MX$75,095.32per set
NOK 40,675.05per set
SEK 38,583.72per set
DKK 25,542.41per set
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About the Item

Rare pair of Japanese Nagasaki Export lacquered wood knife boxes with mother-of-pearl inlay of flowers and birds, now converted to letter boxes. The boxes were converted to letter boxes in the late 19th c. as shown in photograph. From Sutton Place townhouse of the Heinz family. FW 1654
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.5 in (34.29 cm)Width: 8.75 in (22.23 cm)Depth: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Anglo-Japanese (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wood,Lacquered
  • Place of Origin:
    Japan
  • Period:
    Early 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1800
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: Converted to letter boxes as mentioned in the description. Wear consistent with age and use. Ready to place.
  • Seller Location:
    Stamford, CT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Avery & Dash - FW171stDibs: LU918618365072

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