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Mid-20th Century Japanese Yamanaka Lacquerware Sweets Box

$145
£109.70
€128.20
CA$207.53
A$210.86
CHF 119.46
MX$2,565.70
NOK 1,400.78
SEK 1,408.41
DKK 959.02

About the Item

Mid-20th century Yamanaka lacquerware sweets box for tea ceremony, Japanese. Formed as a deep red apple with gold & colored enamel decoration. Post WWII. Provenance: Sherman E. Lee, Director, Cleveland Museum of Art & Asian specialist of world renown. Unmarked. Wear on bottom commensurate with age & use. 4.75" dia., 3 7/8" h. We are a family business that has been a major source for the selective buyer for over 90 years. We are one the finest antiques shop in the South and Mid-Atlantic, proclaimed the “Best Antiques Shop in the Mid-Atlantic” by Mid-Atlantic Antiques Magazine. With over 7,500 square feet of show room space in an impressive Italianate Villa setting, Whitehall is a must visit spot for antiques collectors, dealers and decorators alike! We specialize in period 18th and 19th century English and Country French furniture, fine art, silver, porcelain, lighting, and all appropriate decorative accessories. You will also find pieces of American origin, from Continental Europe, Asia, and the Middle East and ranging in date and style from Baroque to Mid-Century Modern. In short, we are a treasure trove of unique items with an unprecedented selection for your home or collection!
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.88 in (9.86 cm)Diameter: 4.75 in (12.07 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Wear on bottom commensurate with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chapel Hill, NC
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: WB-1528z1stDibs: LU6458242858832

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