"Suzuribako Decorated With A Bird Of Prey In Maki-e, Japan Edo Period"
Exceptional suzuribako, the outside of the lid decorated with a bird of prey attached to its perch, the inside decorated with an old cherry tree in blossom behind faggots.
The interior consists of a water dropper and an ink stone on the left, and a single compartment on the right for storing writing utensils.
This suzuribako is a treat for a discerning eye, no matter where it lingers.
Japan, 18th century.