"Bako Japanese Box In Gold Lacquer With A Seascape - Japan"
A richly decorated carved and lacquered wooden bowl, featuring nashiji and takamaki lacquer. The decoration depicts a seaside landscape with a temple and fishing boats. On the front is a small island with a weeping willow and a pine tree, crossed by a bridge. Inside, there is nashiji lacquer, and beneath the lid, a basket of flowers and butterflies. The lacquer is of very high quality. Signed underneath. Japan, Edo period (early 19th century), 14 x 10.5 x 6 cm.