A Fine Meiji Period Japanese Lacquered Sake Box. The box with lobed ends and two circular wells to the top,beautifully decorated with gilded flag irises amongst watery swirls enriched with flecks of gold, and small flitting birds to the top. One end fitted with a drawer housing five white metal sake bowls, 2¾” (7 cm) high, 7¼” (18.5 cm) wide, 2½” (6.5 cm) deep.
Estimated Price: £200 -£300
Opening price is £1.00.
A Fine Meiji Period Japanese Lacquered Sake Box. The box with lobed ends and two circular wells to the top,beautifully decorated with gilded flag irises amongst watery swirls enriched with flecks of gold, and small flitting birds to the top. One end fitted with a drawer housing five white metal sake bowls, 2¾” (7 cm) high, 7¼” (18.5 cm) wide, 2½” (6.5 cm) deep.
