Lot n° 68
Estimation :
2000 - 3000
EUR
Result with fees
Result
: 7 540EUR
A lacquered wooden wedding box featuring rich floral inlays - Lot 68
A lacquered wooden wedding box featuring rich floral inlays of mother-of-pearl and gold accents; the domed lid is adorned with elaborate lacquer work. The front is adorned with large panels depicting birds amid abundant flowering foliage, rendered in gold lacquer and iridescent mother-of-pearl on a dark background. The sides and lid are also decorated with flowering branches and clusters of flowers, the whole design framed by geometric and plant-motif friezes.
Distinctive cut-metal hardware, including a central lock and movable side handles.
Japan, Edo period, probably 17th century.
H_58 cm W_38 cm D_30 cm
(Discontinuities in the decoration and small areas missing).
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