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AN IMPRESSIVE MATCHING SET OF A RYOSHIBAKO (DOCUMENT BOX) AND SUZURIBAKO (WRITING BOX) WITH CRANES, YOUNG PINES AND THE RISING SUN AND MOON
Lot 235 - JPN0625
Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
The ryoshibako and suzuribako, both of rectangular form, bearing a roiro ground, elegantly embellished with e-nashiji and kinpun, and decorated with exceptional refinement in gold and iro-e takamaki-e and hiramaki-e. The inrobuta (flush-fitting) lid of the ryoshibako features a delicate composition of seven cranes standing along a riverbank with scattered rocks, subtly accented with kirigane flakes. The kabusebuta (overhanging lid) of the suzuribako presents five cranes, harmonizing with the larger box in theme and design. The sides of the ryoshibako are further adorned with five additional cranes. The interior lids are beautifully decorated with a serene mountain landscape scattered with young pines, the suzuribako featuring the iconic rising sun and the bunko showing a full moon, all set against dense nashiji grounds and framed by gold fundame rims. The suzuribako is fitted with a suzuri (inkstone) and a silver suiteki (water dropper) in the shape of a crane.
SIZE 14.2 x 32.3 x 41 cm (ryoshibako), 4.2 x 21.9 x 24.3 cm (suzuribako)
Condition: Good condition with a chip to a corner of the ryoshibako and minor typical cracks to the interior. Otherwise, minor wear and typical age-related traces of use. Each presenting beautifully.
Each with a fitted wood storage box featuring a gold-lacquered inscription.
Auction comparison:
Compare a related suzuribako with crane design at Zacke, Fine Japanese Art, 4 June 2021, Vienna, lot 99 (sold for EUR 10,744).
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