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A Japanese Suzuribako, (writing box) with Maki & Hiramake decoration

A Japanese Suzuribako, (writing box) with Maki & Hiramake decorationA Japanese Suzuribako, (writing box) with Maki & Hiramake decoration

Hammer Price w/ BP

$2,400

Lot #: 216
A Japanese Suzuribako, (writing box) with Maki & Hiramake decoration
Meiji Era (1868-1912). Fitted in a Kiri wood box with “Battles of Kawanakajima” written on Box and seki zan kei (stone, mountain scene).
Ht. 1 1/2" W 8 1/2" D 8"
Provenance
The Thomas Buechner Estate, former director of the Brooklyn Museum and founding director of the Corning Museum of Glass.
Condition
One small chip to corner of lid, otherwise excellent.
Auction Date
Mar 24, 2012

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