Japanese Gilt Lacquered Case w/ Drawers by Zohiko
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East Asia, Japan, Meiji to Showa period, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A lovely portable wooden storage box with a set of 4 drawers by Zohiko (est. 1661) with their characteristic elephant mark on the base. with brass handles and a removable front panel that slides in place to prevent the drawers from sliding out when not in use. The lacquered red and black surfaces are decorated with gilt maki-e and cutout floral patterns. Size: 5.5" L x 5.75" W x 8" H (14 cm x 14.6 cm x 20.3 cm)
Provenance: private Los Angeles, California, USA collection, acquired before 2000
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#186057
Provenance: private Los Angeles, California, USA collection, acquired before 2000
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#186057
Condition
The top panel with the handle is completely loose and needs to be reattached. Cracking and chips to lacquer along the seams of top panel where it detached. Some surface nicks and abrasions to lacquer in other others. Zohiko mark on base is clear.
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Japanese Gilt Lacquered Case w/ Drawers by Zohiko
Estimate $600 - $900
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