Lot 304 Dα

A black lacquer suzuribako. 19th century

On a stepped base with a wave pattern. Displaying a rooster, hen and two chicken next to a clock on a pyramidal wooden stand in makie, red lacquer on a black ground, on the back of the lid three quails under millet cobs on nashiji. Rack with suzuri missing, inside a single tray displaying a quail under millet on nashiji. Heavy signs of use.
Height 6.1 cm; 27.6 x 25.1 cm