A JAPANESE GOLD AND BLACK LACQUER SAGEJUBAKO (PICNIC SET)

A JAPANESE GOLD AND BLACK LACQUER SAGEJUBAKO (PICNIC SET)
EDO/MEIJI, 18TH/19TH CENTURY

Of typical rectangular form, including a four-tier box and cover, a shallow tray, a drawer and a box and cover with two apertures for the lacquer bottles with lids; decorated all over with many flowering sprays of chrysanthemums and tall autumn grasses by a meandering stream, with many small metal inlays simulating seeds scattered across the surface, 31cm x 34.3cm x 20.3cm. (13)

Provenance: the Tomkinson Family Collection, purchased from Japon Antique, Reiko et Christian Magnier, Paris, 13th May 2000.