{"product_id":"japanese-meiji-black-lacquer-document-box-gold-takamaki-e-crane-and-bird-of-prey-design","title":"Japanese Meiji black lacquer document box, gold takamaki-e crane and bird of prey design","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(17, 17, 17)\"\u003eJapanese Meiji period black lacquer document box with exquisite, finely wrought detailing. This rectangular Suzuri’bako 硯箱 (writing box) is of oblong form with rounded corners and features fluted cut-outs to the sides of the lid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(17, 17, 17)\"\u003eThe well-fitted cover showcases an eagle and crane landing on a pond, executed in gold takamaki-e 高蒔絵 (high-relief lacquer design) and maki-e蒔絵 (relief lacquer design).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(17, 17, 17)\"\u003eThe interior and base of the box boast high-quality nashiji lacquer 梨子地 (sprinkled gold lacquer) on a golden ground.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(17, 17, 17)\"\u003eThe overall effect is a masterful, visually striking work with great attention to detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(17, 17, 17)\"\u003eJapan, 1890's\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(17, 17, 17)\"\u003e205 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(17, 17, 17)\"\u003e24 x 10.5 x 5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(17, 17, 17)\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eVery good antique condition. Small scuffs, scratches and nibbles to lacquer appropriate to age and use.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rita's Bazaar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54035660734797,"sku":"2868","price":280.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/4191\/4957\/files\/2868-Photoroom_70c6438c-cef9-44bc-8c32-fac54300b9c5.webp?v=1780946140","url":"https:\/\/ritasbazaar.co.uk\/products\/japanese-meiji-black-lacquer-document-box-gold-takamaki-e-crane-and-bird-of-prey-design","provider":"Rita’s Bazaar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}