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Fumi-bako, lacquer letter box, (#015551)

18th century

$2,588.79
£1,920.11
€2,376VAT Included
CA$3,632.46
A$3,690.89
CHF 2,090.98
MX$44,909.05
NOK 24,518.70
SEK 24,652.28
DKK 16,786.42

About the Item

Lacquer letter box (Fumi-bako). Nashiji. The lid is decorated with a carriage adorned with a basket of flowers, rendered in multicolored gold hira-e and takmakii-e with gold leaf and kirigane. The interior and base feature dense nashiji. Japan, Edo period (1600–1868), 18th century L: 27,5 cm
  • Creation Year:
    18th century
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.55 in (9 cm)Width: 10.83 in (27.5 cm)Depth: 3.94 in (10 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Frankfurt am Main, DE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2948217872382

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