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JAPAN, RYUKYU ISLANDS
EDO PERIOD (1603-1868)
Brown lacquer and mother-of-pearl inlay box
Rectangular in shape, decorated with mother-of-pearl and gold lacquer inlays of birds, rabbits, deer and peacocks among flowers. Underlined by a frieze of sapele latticework. The composition stands out against a brown-black background. Red lacquered interior. The lock and hinges in repoussé copper with floral decoration.
Dim. 13.2 x 30.3 x 15 cm
Provenance: Ernest and Oscar Moulié Collection
NOTE
A very similar piece sold by Pescheteau-Badin, Paris, "Arts d'Asie" sale, June 23, 2016, lot 161.
EDO PERIOD (1603-1868)
Brown lacquer and mother-of-pearl inlay box
Rectangular in shape, decorated with mother-of-pearl and gold lacquer inlays of birds, rabbits, deer and peacocks among flowers. Underlined by a frieze of sapele latticework. The composition stands out against a brown-black background. Red lacquered interior. The lock and hinges in repoussé copper with floral decoration.
Dim. 13.2 x 30.3 x 15 cm
Provenance: Ernest and Oscar Moulié Collection
NOTE
A very similar piece sold by Pescheteau-Badin, Paris, "Arts d'Asie" sale, June 23, 2016, lot 161.