Box in the style of Kōrin

Rectangular box with rounded corners decorated on a matt gold ground with a large mother-of-pearl flower and leaves made of lead. Interior of the box in nashiji. The lid has an inscription in gold lacquer and the date seventh month Taishō 11 (1922).
The decorative motif and the lacquer technique recall the style of Ogata Kōrin (1658-1716) who had a revival in painting and lacquer art during the Meiji and Taishō periods.

1922

cm 14x11,2x7

Provenance: Ex Krizia collection

Some minor defects on the inner edge of the box otherwise in excellent condition

Price: Euro 850

Status: Available

Item: Lq568