A maki-e box in shape of a biwa. 18th/19th century - image-1

Lot 380 Dα

A maki-e box in shape of a biwa. 18th/19th century

Auction 1092 - overview Cologne
09.06.2017, 11:00 - Indian, Southeast Asian and Japanese Art
Estimate: 2.000 € - 2.200 €

A maki-e box in shape of a biwa. 18th/19th century

A lacquer and maki-e box in shape of a biwa, the top with wood grain in very fine togidashi and chidori above waves in hiramaki-e, the sides in kinji, nashiji to the inside. Restoration. 19th century.
Height up to 3.5 cm; length 20.9 cm