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Lacquered wooden kobako, Japan, early Edo period (1603–1868)
See original version (French)
161
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Lacquered wooden kobako, Japan, early Edo period (1603–1868)
See original version (French)
Estimate €300 - €400
Voluntary lot
Description
Lacquered wooden kobako, Japan, early Edo period (1603–1868)
Rhomboid in shape, decorated against a black background with a slight nashiji finish, featuring a hiramaki design in gold and sabi nuri depicting two butterflies facing each other, reminiscent of the Hojo clan’s kamon. The sides and interior are finished in nashiji and mura nashiji lacquer. The rim of the box is set with lead. Inside is a collector’s label with a commentary. Underneath the box is a label from Dr Mène’s collection.
Dimensions: 11.2 x 7 cm
Signs of wear; a small chip to the lacquer on the underside.
Provenance:
Sale of Dr Mène’s collection, Paris, Hôtel Drouot, Mes Charpentier and Lair-Dubreuil, 21 April and 22–26 April 1913, lot 1195.
See original version (French)
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