Estimate

200 - 400

Session

8 May 2026

Description

Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)

Of black lacquered wood (urushi), decorated in gold hiramaki-e

Of rectangular form, the removable cover with a symmetrical design of peony (botan) flowers and foliage on a black ground, the decoration continuing onto the sides

The interior compartmented, fitted with two bamboo-handled brushes, a water dropper, a rectangular tray with two solid ink sticks and a small blade with sheath



日本明治时期（1868-1912）黑漆描金小型砚箱（suzuribako），长方形，盖面以平莳绘技法饰对称牡丹花叶纹，纹饰延伸至四侧。内部分格，配竹管毛笔两支、水滴、墨条两枚及带鞘小刀一把。

1x7,5x6,5 cm

Additional Information

Provenance:

Collection of the Royal Asian Art Society in the Netherlands (KVVAK), from the estate of Prof. Dr. Amalia Maartje Elisabeth Draak (1907-1995)