Anonymous

Edo / Meiji period 19/20th century

1800-1912

Suzuribako

A Suzuribako (writing box) of rectangular form with a kabusebuta (overhanging lid), the interior fitted with a frame holding suzuri (inkstone) and suiteki (water dropper). The lid is decorated in rooster and hen in takamakie and hiramakie with mura-nashiji ground, the interior lid decorated in plants and flowers in togidashi.

Unsigned

Size 170mm x 130mm