A GOLD-LACQUER AND PEWTER-INLAID RECTANGULAR COMBINED SUZURIBAKO (BOX FOR WRITING UTENSILS) AND ...

A GOLD-LACQUER AND PEWTER-INLAID RECTANGULAR COMBINED SUZURIBAKO (BOX FOR WRITING UTENSILS) AND TANZAKUBAKO (BOX FOR POEM CARDS) Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century Both boxes sharing the same inrobuta (flush-fitting lid), decorated in gold hiramaki-e and pewter inlay with three stylised cranes on a glossy roiro-nuri ground, extending down to the sides of the box, the interior of the lid and box embellished in mura-nashiji, the writing box fitted with a suzuri (ink-grinding stone) and silver and gilt suiteki (water-dropper) in the form of a cluster of flowers, two sides of the box with silvered-metal fittings in the form of a chrysanthemum head attached with a loose square handle incorporating the tasselled, purple silk cord; unsigned. 7cm x 44.5cm x 10.5cm (2¾in x 17½in x 4 1/8in). (8). This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * * VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing