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Lot Description

Two Japanese Lacquer Boxes

Meiji-Taisho Period

the first a gold and dark brown lacquer writing set, comprising an ink stone, a water dropper and a storage compartment, the cover decorated to the front with blossoming peonies, the reverse with numerous flying butterflies; the second a carved lacquer document box with the cover depicting numerous blossoming peonies.

Length of larger 15 3/4 in., 40 cm.

Condition Report

Each in overall good stable condition with some surface scratches and rubbing.

Additional photos are updated before the sale via this link (asian.smugmug.com/Sale-2008). Please contact us to request a complete condition report.

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