Antique Japanese Gilt Lacquer Game Storage Box with Original Lacquered Stand. Meiji or Taisho Period
Beautifully shaped Japanese black lacquered box finely decorated with subtle gilded floral motifs and insects. Domed lid features partially gilded design with flowers, butterflies and miniature framed scene. Complete set of removable compartments inside. Originally intended for storing playing cards but would make a great jewellery or trinket box. Comes with its original detachable and fully lacquered stand. Very elegant example of Japanese lacquerware. Dimensions: 32x27x26 cm (stand itself measures 32x27x10 cm) Origin: Japan Date of production: early 20th century, late Meiji or Taisho period Materials: wood, black lacquer, gilding
Size: 2902px × 2902px
Photo credit: © Oriental Antiques UK - Asian Art Dealer and Appraiser / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No
Keywords: antique, box, decoration, era, games, gilded, gilt, hand-painted, insect, japanese, lacquer, lacquered, lacquerware, meiji, period, stand, storage, taisho
