A JAPANESE LACQUER BOX AND COVER

A JAPANESE LACQUER BOX AND COVER

MEIJI PERIOD, 19TH OR 20TH CENTURY

The rectangular body and lid decorated with a continuous design of dandelions and other leafy sprays in gold nashiji and takamaki-e lacquer on a black ground, some petals highlighted with minute mother of pearl inlays, unsigned, 5.8cm x 11.2cm x 14cm; together with a rectangular cloisonné tray with a writhing dragon, the reverse with paulownia, 18.2cm x 12.6cm. (3)