Lot 406 Dα

A lacquer suzuribako. 19th century

Of typical form with rounded corners, the lid displaying a sennin riding a phoenix above a pine branch amidst clouds in gold and silver makie and with a little gold foil on a black ground, the reverse of the lid with a falcon looking down on hydrangea branches. Nashiji to the inside, with tray, inkstone and water dropper. Wooden box.
Height 4.9 cm; width 22 cm; depth 25 cm