November 28th Auction
November 28th Auction
Lot 87: Japanese Lacquer Fubako Letter Box with Maki-e Gold Ground
2026-11-28T16:00:00Z
Start price: CAD $50
Lot 87:
Japanese Lacquer Fubako Letter Box with Maki-e Gold Ground
Description
An antique Japanese lacquered wooden rectangular Fubako letter or document box, with gold daki-mon crests of a butterfly within an all over detailed scroll design set on a maki-e sprinkled gold powder ground on a dark base, set with two metal support handles on the side showing a complimentary daki-mon butterfly crest. Measuring 3.5 inches H x 11.5 L x 4.5 W.
Condition report – some flaking of the lacquer near bottom edge and splitting of wood at 2 corners of lid
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