JAPAN, MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912) - Lot 80

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JAPAN, MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912) - Lot 80
JAPAN, MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912) Square-shaped covered box with three superimposed compartments, in natural wood with a two-tone brown and black patina, the lid with takazogan wood and mother-of-pearl decoration, depicting Hôtei carrying his large bag of riches on his back, the sides adorned with prunus flowers inlaid with mother-of-pearl; the interior black lacquered. Dim. 16.2 x 18 x 19.3 cm (Lid cracked in three parts and deformed, Hôtei's head missing; lower compartment damaged) Provenance Presumed private collection of Monsieur Auguste Gérard (1852-1922), French ambassador to China (1893-1897) and Japan (1907-1913). Then by descent to the present owner.
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