Lot n° 87
Estimation :
300 - 500
EUR
JAPAN, MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912) - Lot 87
JAPAN, MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)
Fumibako, message box, in ro-iro lacquer, decorated with paulownia flowers in gold hiramaki-e, the interior in nashiji lacquer, with inscription of eight gold sigillary characters on the reverse of the lid. Two rings on a chrysanthemum flower holding cords.
Dim. 6.4 x 26.4 x 14.1 cm
(Crack along the inside of the lid)
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.
Present in the family inventory made in November 1976 under number 11 page 2 "Coffret Japon dit: Kobako en laque d'or à décor noir et or".
A copy of the page concerning this lot can be delivered to the buyer.
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