This is a maki-e lacquerware tebako (writing box) from Heian Zohiko, a long-established Kyoto lacquerware company with a history of over 350 years. It comes with its original box and has been stored unused for a long time. As far as I can tell, there is no damage from aging, and it is in like-new condition.
The "maki-e" technique, which involves sprinkling gold and silver to create designs, is a world-class technique cultivated in Japan. Each design, expressed by skilled artisans, is a work of art.
Since the late Edo period, Heian Zohiko has used its own unique designs for tea ceremony utensils, suzuri-bako (inkstone boxes), and more.
This is a stunning piece of craftsmanship featuring elegant, refined, and luxurious floral maki-e on a beautiful glossy jet-black lacquer. The scene depicts a garden surrounded by a bamboo fence, and the unique composition with perspective and depth is not found elsewhere. This is a work by an artist.
It has been stored in a dark place in its original box for a long time.
The original box was stored with Japanese paper on the lid, and there is some slight fading on the box.
The main body is in very beautiful condition.
It is recommended for storing precious letters, photos, and other keepsakes as a memory box.
The "Zohiko" mark is on the bottom. Authenticity guaranteed.
Size:
Outer dimensions: Approximately 32 x 24 x 7.5 cm
It is large enough to hold A4 size documents.
According to the Zohiko catalog, a tebako of this size (Ran, 176,000 yen) is listed.
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