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Lot 142: Japanese Lacquer Storage Box with Mon Crest, Black Lacquered Wood, Antique

2026-04-25T15:00:00Z

Start price: CAD $50

Lot 142:

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Japanese Lacquer Storage Box with Mon Crest, Black Lacquered Wood, Antique

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Start price: CAD $50

Description

Traditional Japanese lacquered storage box (kobako) of rectangular form, finished in deep black lacquer and decorated to the lid with a bold circular mon (family crest) rendered in contrasting gold tones. 

Details
Origin: Japan
Type: Storage box (kobako)
Material: Lacquered wood
Decoration: Gold mon (family crest) to lid
Form: Rectangular with fitted lid
Date: Likely late 19th to early 20th century
Condition:
Age-related shrinkage causing visible split to lid
Surface wear and minor scuffs to lacquer
Structurally stable overall
Catalogue Note
Japanese lacquer boxes bearing mon crests were traditionally used for personal storage, documents, or ceremonial objects, often denoting ownership or affiliation with a particular family or lineage. The restrained aesthetic reflects broader principles of Japanese design, where simplicity and symbolism take precedence over elaborate decorat