Tebako: Modern Japanese Lacquer Box - Japan
Large Wajima lacquer box, titled "Takarabako " (treasure box) featuring a modern design with shell motifs, large areas of red lacquer, silver and gold makie-e, and metal (lead alloy).
An interior compartment is crafted in nashiji lacquer.
The interior of the box is also in nashiji lacquer.
Its carrying case is signed "Hino-tsuku" and bears the seal indicating "Noto Wajima" and signed "Hino-tsuku," which refers to the style and construction used in its creation by the Hino maki-e lacquer workshop located in Wajima.
Artist: Hino Workshop of Wajima
Japan, Shōwa era (circa 1960), 31 x 22 x 21 cm.
With its original box signed by the artist.
Period: 20th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Lacquer
Length: 31
Width: 21
Height: 22
Reference (ID): 1777673
Availability: In stock
