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THBJapanese Meiji Maki-e Pear Skin Lacquer Box
About Seller
1788 Ellsworth Industrial Boulevard NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
United States
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery is a full-service auction gallery strategically located on Miami Circle in the historic Buckhead district of Atlanta, one of the Southeastern United States’ largest commercial and financial centers. The gallery is owned and operated by Robert Ahlers and his wife Chr...Read more
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About Auction
LiveJan 3, 2015 - Jan 4, 2015
Ahlers & Ogletree elizabeth@aandoauctions.com
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- Lot Description
Japanese, Meiji Period (1868-1912). Lacquered footed and lidded box (likely cake box or tea caddy) of square form with chamfered corners raised on four wooden feet. Container with black lacquered interior with gilt accents, exterior decorated with maki-e (sprinkled picture) gold powder application, nashiji (pear skin lacquer) and okibirame (individual gold flakes placed onto the sticky lacquer surface) in hachi-no-su or roppouzumi (honeycomb or tortoiseshell) pattern with florals throughout. Marked on bottom with oval mark. Handwritten label on bottom reads "Antique pear skin lacquered cake box with "Matsukawabishi" design bought in Kyoto, Japan by Robert C. and France Swain in 1963, 150 years old.". Footed box approximate height 4.25" x 7" square.
Condition
Excellent condition. No cracks or repairs.
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