Auction 158 Antiques & Works of Art,
Silver & Jewellery

528

A Japanese portable writing box


Estimate

400 - 600


Session 2

26 March 2026



Description

Wood, lacquered in black and brown
Decorated in maki-e and hiramaki-e techniques, with mother-of-pearl applications
Rectangular hinged lid with central landscape composition featuring a European figure, framed by diagonal bands alternating floral motifs and long-tailed phoenixes
Lacquered interior with green felt-lined tray and compartments for writing implements, including glass inkwell and pounce pot
Japan, Meiji period (1868–1912)
(losses and defects)

14x45x25,5 cm



Closed Auction