Fubako letter box
Lacquered wood: background in nashiji gold-sprinkled lacquer and takamakie decoration in gold and silver lacquer, interior in nashiji pear-shell lacquer.The box has an oblong rectangular shape with rounded edges and a slightly rounded lidwith a full-rimmed lid featuring a lobed central coving complete with loops attached to round burnished metal studs.The lid features an elegant gold lacquer decoration depicting wisteria vines with leaves and large flowers. The refined motif extends to the outside walls so it can be admired even when the box is open. The decoration is executed in gold powder with thin ribs that create delicate shades of color and accentuate the depth.Boxes of this type, called fubako, were used to hold letters carried by hand by a messenger or painted scrolls.
Edo Period early 19 th century
Japan
Lacquered wood: background in nashiji gold-sprinkled lacquer and takamakie decoration in gold and silver lacquer, interior in nashiji pear-shell lacquer.The box has an oblong rectangular shape with rounded edges and a slightly rounded lidwith a full-rimmed lid featuring a lobed central coving complete with loops attached to round burnished metal studs.The lid features an elegant gold lacquer decoration depicting wisteria vines with leaves and large flowers. The refined motif extends to the outside walls so it can be admired even when the box is open. The decoration is executed in gold powder with thin ribs that create delicate shades of color and accentuate the depth.Boxes of this type, called fubako, were used to hold letters carried by hand by a messenger or painted scrolls. - Schreiber Collezioni