Lot 281 Dα

A lacquer box for a medal. Early 20th century

Of long rectangular form. To the outside all together fifteen kiri-mon in gold takamakie on a roiro ground. Nashiji to the inside. On the reverse of the lid six characters in tensho reading Kun ittô zuihôsho (Grand cordon of the Sacred Treasure, first class). The edges in fundame. Silver fittings for the purple silk cord with tassels.
Height 6.7 cm; 26.3 x 14 cm