Lot n° 81
Estimation :
400 - 600
EUR
JAPAN, MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912) - Lot 81
JAPAN, MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)
Large black lacquered wooden case with gold hiramaki-e decoration of an eagle surrounded by peonies, signed lower right "Japon, Shizuoka, fabriqué par Ono", opening onto a game mat covered with green fabric, three covered drawers with gold lacquered maple leaf decoration and four storage compartments, the surround decorated with warrior motifs, including kabuto, small brush and varnishing objects, quiver and arrows, and two horseshoes.
Bottom drawer with a second key.
Dim. 19 x 60 x 40 cm
(Some cracks and wear)
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 current owner.
Lot possibly mentioned in the family inventory made in November 1976 under number 89 "Coffret à jetons en bois laqué décoré" page 11.
An anonymized copy of the page concerning this lot may be issued to the buyer.
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