DESCRIPTION: An outstanding manji netsuke of squared shape, finely carved on both sides with cavorting shi shi (foo, or lion dogs) amid blooming peonies with a lightly textured background. This netsuke has been lacquered in the negoro technique, using a bright iron-red lacquer over black, resulting in a truly beautiful effect that highlights the skilled carving work of great detail and animation. An ivory cotter pin secures the netsuke to the silk cord. Meiji Period, from a private collection... Click for details

DESCRIPTION: A complete and beautifully lacquered suzuri-bako (writing box) from the Meiji Period, early 1900’s. The lid of the rectangular box is decorated with a takamakie floral design in gold, silver and shu (a hue of red-orange) lacquer on a black ro-iro ground. The interior of the lid and box are sprinkled with a nashiji cloud motif. The suzuri-bako is fitted with the original water dropper and inkstone and the set comes with its original kiri (paulownia) wood box with inscription. Ov... Click for details