Octagonal Hokai box in gold maki-e lacquer. The eight panels - Lot 377

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Octagonal Hokai box in gold maki-e lacquer. The eight panels - Lot 377
Octagonal Hokai box in gold maki-e lacquer. The eight panels are decorated with carnations (dianthus) and continuous mountains separated by aventurine fluting. The lid features a takamaki-e butterfly decorated with abalone mother-of-pearl inlays. The interior is lined with red fabric with leafy motifs. The base and inside of the lid in nashiji lacquer. This type of box was usually used to store Hamaguri shells for the Kai-awase game. Japan, Meiji Era (1868-1912). Height: 13 cm. (Good condition).
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