JAPAN, MEIJI PERIOD (1868–1912)

JAPAN, MEIJI PERIOD (1868–1912) Small Bowl and Card Holder The circular dish is made of fine tortoiseshell and features a gold lacquer (maki-e) decoration of a flowering branch and a bird in flight; the rim is red-threaded. The card case is made of gold lacquer and decorated with wisteria, quails, and fans in slight relief. Saucer: 1 x 10.5 cm - Card case: 10.5 x 7 cm

Category

Asian art

Location

Monte-Carlo

Dimensions

1 × 10.5 cm