A GOLD-LACQUER SMALL SQUARE KOGO (BOX FOR INCENSE WOOD) Edo period (1615-1868) or Meiji era (186...

A GOLD-LACQUER SMALL SQUARE KOGO (BOX FOR INCENSE WOOD) Edo period (1615-1868) or Meiji era (1868-1912), mid/late 19th century The kabusebuta (overlapping lid) with a kinji ground decorated in shades of gold and silver takamaki-e, kirikane, and gold togidashi maki-e depicting a Hiroshige-inspired rain scene with two travellers caught in a sudden downpour, one of a samurai struggling with a parasol on the rocky embankment, the second of a man on the opposite side sheltered beneath a hat and straw cape running across the bridge spanning a river, the narrow borders of the lid embellished in Gyobu nashiji, the sides of the lid, interior, and base of the box embellished in rich nashiji, the sides of the box fitted with a silvered-metal floral-shaped mount with a loose ring attachment to accommodate the purple silk cords, unsigned; with a plain wood storage box. 5cm x 8.4cm x 8.4cm (2in x 3¼in x 3¼in). (3). 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