A RIMPA STYLE LACQUER WRITING BOX (SUZURIBAKO)

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01.10.2020 10:00UTC +01:00
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CHRISTIE'S
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United Kingdom, London
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ID 402947
Lot 7 | A RIMPA STYLE LACQUER WRITING BOX (SUZURIBAKO)
Decorated in the style of Hon'ami Koetsu in gold hiramaki-e, inlays of lead and mother-of-pearl against a rich nashiji ground, depicting a young stag amidst autumnal foliage, the interior of the cover similarly decorated with a doe bending forwards, the interior of the base also with foliage, and with two removable trays and rectangular interior section fitted with a slate inkstone and circular silver water dropper evoking a full moon
22.5 x 21.5 x 5 cm. (87/8 x 81/2 x 2 in.)
Address of auction CHRISTIE'S
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SW1Y 6QT London
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