Tebako Box With Hibiscus, Maki-e Lacquer, Japan, Meiji Era (1868-1912).

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Object description :

"Tebako Box With Hibiscus, Maki-e Lacquer, Japan, Meiji Era (1868-1912)."

Wooden tebako box covered with gold lacquer decoration and the maki-e method of sprinkling metal particles on the still wet lacquer. The decoration depicts hibiscus flowers (which, because they bloom from July to October, are a symbol of resistance and vitality) and aquatic plants.

Length 20.5 cm, width 15.5 cm, height 6.5 cm.

Japan, Meiji era (1868-1912).

Relatively good condition, with minor losses and friction.

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Price: 220 €

Period: 19th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Condition of use

Material: Painted wood
Length: 20,5
Width: 15,5
Height: 6,5

Reference: 1412222