A lacquer suzuribako. Kyoto. Early 20th century

A lacquer suzuribako. Kyoto. Early 20th century With rounded corners and a slightly domed lid. Displaying pine saplings, ferns and sarutori ibara (Smilax China) in maki-e with berries inlaid in mother-of-pearl on a reddish ground. Black lacquer to the inside and ferns in maki-e. Water dropper of silver and an ink stone. Wooden box, the lid inscribed, the reverse of the lid signed Heian Tokusai saku and sealed Tokusai. Height 5.6 cm; 24.5 x 21.7 cm

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H 5,6 cm