A Japanese Lacquer Suzuribako Writing Box with Pine Trees

Edo period (1615-1868), 18th century, a gold lacquer suzuribako (writing box) decorated in relief with large pine trees inlaid with mother-of-pearl and silver rocks to the cover, the interior of cover and box with raised butterflies and birds, the interior with a divided tray that lifts out and contains a floral silver water dropper.

2 1/4 x 10 3/4 x 9 3/4 in.

From the New Hampshire Collection of Tatyana Archambault

Presented together with original document stating it was purchased from Toraya Co. in 1964 and approved for export.

Matte like finish to lacquer from sun exposure, the area that was shielded by the cover has original lacquer finish; some cracking with loss to lacquer on lower sides of box and a small spot to the underside of the box; small nicks to upper rim of cover.