Fubako letter box
Lacquered wood: semi-gloss black background with takamakie decoration inside the koi-nashiji background, thick silk cord with tassels.The box is rectangular in shape with right angles and a slightly rounded lidwith a full-rim, lobed central coving complete with loops attached to round, burnishedmetal studs. The lid features an elegant gold lacquer decoration in relief depicting fifteen heraldic coats of arms (mon) depicting kiri and Pawlonia flowers.Inside, you can see the gold-highlighted lacquer on a reddish-brown background known as koi-nashiji, which features a calligraphy that reads Kunsanto kyokujitsu chujusho (Grand Medal of the Order of the Rising Sun as an Imperial Award).The Kiri is the most popular emblem in Japan, rich in historical and legendary significance. Once used only by the imperial family, towards the end of the feudal period, many families obtained authorization to use it through official awards.
Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Japan
Lacquered wood: semi-gloss black background with takamakie decoration inside the koi-nashiji background, thick silk cord with tassels.The box is rectangular in shape with right angles and a slightly rounded lidwith a full-rim, lobed central coving complete with loops attached to round, burnishedmetal studs. The lid features an elegant gold lacquer decoration in relief depicting fifteen heraldic coats of arms (mon) depicting kiri and Pawlonia flowers.Inside, you can see the gold-highlighted lacquer on a reddish-brown background known as koi-nashiji, which features a calligraphy that reads Kunsanto kyokujitsu chujusho (Grand Medal of the Order of the Rising Sun as an Imperial Award).The Kiri is the most popular emblem in Japan, rich in historical and legendary significance. Once used only by the imperial family, towards the end of the feudal period, many families obtained authorization to use it through official awards. - Schreiber Collezioni