

JAPON PÉRIODE EDO,
Set of two lacquer boxes in the shape of a koto, a plucked musical instrument of traditional Japanese music, decorated in gold hiramaki-e on a black background with flowering branches and birds in flight appearing under the strings of the koto, the ends decorated with geometric and stylized motifs| the interior and the base in nashiji lacquer These boxes were intended to receive the incense pellets used during this ceremony.
L. 11 cm
(Slight wear on the bases)
Set of two lacquer boxes in the shape of a koto, a plucked musical instrument of traditional Japanese music, decorated in gold hiramaki-e on a black background with flowering branches and birds in flight appearing under the strings of the koto, the ends decorated with geometric and stylized motifs| the interior and the base in nashiji lacquer These boxes were intended to receive the incense pellets used during this ceremony.
L. 11 cm
(Slight wear on the bases)
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