Japanese lacquer writing box (suzuribako) with an eagle sitting on a pine tree over the see waves. Rectangular box with rounded corners, slightly convex overlapping lid. Lacquer on wood with maki-e decoration in gold powder. The lid decorated inside with pine cones and needles over gold maki-e.
Edo or Meiji period, 19th century.
Additional Information
| Collection | Japanese Decorative Art |
|---|---|
| Type / Purpose | Box , Writing box (Suzuribako) |
| Country | Japan |
| Period | Edo period [江戸時代] (1603–1868) |
| Media/Technique | Maki-e |
| Material | Lacquer , Wood |
| Subject | Birds , Eagle , Pine (matsu) , Pine cone , Pine needles , Waves |
| Acquisition year | 2017 |