A large sumiaka lacquer box. Edo period, 17th century - image-1
A large sumiaka lacquer box. Edo period, 17th century - image-2
A large sumiaka lacquer box. Edo period, 17th century - image-1A large sumiaka lacquer box. Edo period, 17th century - image-2

Lot 231 Dα

A large sumiaka lacquer box. Edo period, 17th century

Auction 1190 - overview Cologne
11.12.2021, 11:00 - Asian Art
Estimate: 4.000 € - 6.000 €
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A large sumiaka lacquer box. Edo period, 17th century

Of rectangular shape with a high, slightly domed lid, with clematis scrolls in makie on a nashiji ground, at the corners and along the sides red lacquer above fabric. Inside a tray also rendered in nashiji. Gilt metal fittings with scrolls in engraving and a loose ring. Traces of usage to the base.
Height 22.2 cm; width 29 cm; depth 37 cm

Literature

Compare a similar cosmetic box, illustrated in: A Japanese Taste for Lacquer. The Klaus F. Naumann Collection/Eine japanische Leidenschaft. Die Lacke der Sammlung Naumann, Museum für Ostasiatischen Kunst, Berlin 2006, cat. no. 20