Japanese Works of Art - 23rd November 2021

Lot 1092

A JAPANESE INLAID LACQUER BOX AND COVER IN THE STYLE OF RITSUO

Estimate £500 - £800 | Hammer £900

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A JAPANESE INLAID LACQUER BOX AND COVER IN THE STYLE OF RITSUO

MEIJI PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY

The rectangular body and lid decorated in relief with a variety of fish and seashells in polychrome ceramic, the animals swimming amongst seaweed rendered in gold lacquer, all on a dense ground of mother of pearl inlays, 7cm x 9.6cm x 12.2cm. (2)