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Japanese Meiji Lacquered and Cloisonné Fubako

Circa 1900

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Description

A Japanese letterbox from the Meiji Period.

  • Brown tatakinuri lacquer box and slip lid with black lacquer interior.
  • Lid decorated with a chrysanthemum branch and butterfly in cloisonné relief.
  • Made for Western trade.
  • Cloisonné inlaid mum and butterfly motif.
  • Slip frame top.

Condition Report

Revive
Fair
Good
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Like New

Light marks and crazing to the lacquer inside the box.

Wear commensurate with age and use.

Dimensions

Height: 2 inches / 5.08 cm
Width: 10.75 inches / 27.3 cm
Depth: 3.75 inches / 9.53 cm

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Enamel

Decorative Style

Asian Decorative Arts

Country of Origin

Japan

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