Edo Hasami Bako - Japanese Lacquer ca 1830
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Directory: Archives: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Pre 1837 VR: Item # 1410591
Directory: Archives: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Pre 1837 VR: Item # 1410591
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Very fine and rare Japanese Edo era Hasami Bako, or storage/traveling box, measuring roughly 12" wide (including brass hanging hooks on sides), 5 1/2" deep, and 6 1/8" high. It dates to the late Edo era, some time between 1780 and 1850. The top is slightly domed, as is visible in some photos, and all edges and corners are decorated with incised brass metal sections, and two U shaped handles are on both ends, and can stand upright, as would be the carrying position for a larger trunk. The box is lined with paper that has a gold splotch design, and the inside of the lid is lacquered. The grain of the wood is visible on this section. The lid attaches with hinges that slide on and off, so the lid may be removed. The body of the box is lacquered with a rich brown color, and gold lacquer designs cover all sides and top. The 5 section Mons are surrounded by willow trees and plum blossoms. Condition is excellent, only some very light rubbing to gilding (last photo shows this, most rubbing is on the top). Very slight blemishes to other areas of lacquer, no cracks or other damage. The brass mounts have some tarnish or residue in the crevasses of the engraving, and most appear to have been mounted with small copper tacks, and a few of these are missing. Storage and traveling boxes are generally used for textiles and clothing, particularly kimonos, and this was obviously designed for smaller objects, possibly an obi or embroidered decoration. A beautiful and early example of Japanese lacquer, in an unusual form and size. Please see all photos for details and email any questions. Shipping via USPS priority mail or Fedex.
Very fine and rare Japanese Edo era Hasami Bako, or storage/traveling box, measuring roughly 12" wide (including brass hanging hooks on sides), 5 1/2" deep, and 6 1/8" high. It dates to the late Edo era, some time between 1780 and 1850. The top is slightly domed, as is visible in some photos, and all edges and corners are decorated with incised brass metal sections, and two U shaped handles are on both ends, and can stand upright, as would be the carrying position for a larger trunk. The box is lined with paper that has a gold splotch design, and the inside of the lid is lacquered. The grain of the wood is visible on this section. The lid attaches with hinges that slide on and off, so the lid may be removed. The body of the box is lacquered with a rich brown color, and gold lacquer designs cover all sides and top. The 5 section Mons are surrounded by willow trees and plum blossoms. Condition is excellent, only some very light rubbing to gilding (last photo shows this, most rubbing is on the top). Very slight blemishes to other areas of lacquer, no cracks or other damage. The brass mounts have some tarnish or residue in the crevasses of the engraving, and most appear to have been mounted with small copper tacks, and a few of these are missing. Storage and traveling boxes are generally used for textiles and clothing, particularly kimonos, and this was obviously designed for smaller objects, possibly an obi or embroidered decoration. A beautiful and early example of Japanese lacquer, in an unusual form and size. Please see all photos for details and email any questions. Shipping via USPS priority mail or Fedex.