A Japanese Lacquer writing box suzuribako
Lacquered wood: glossy black background and gold takamakie decoration, black lacquer interiorThe box is rectangular in shape with a slightly convex lid and rounded corners. The glossy black background of the lid features a gold lacquer decoration in light relief depicting the paulownia kiri flower.The decoration is executed in matte gold powder with thin ribs that create delicate shades of color and accentuate the depth.The kiri is the most popular emblem in Japan, rich in historical and legendary meaning. Once used only by the imperial family, towards the end of the feudal period, many families obtained authorization to use it through official grants.The object has a wooden case. Inside of the lid, a long inscription tells the box's history and bears the date of its creation, 1917.The box was a gift from Emperor Taisho to celebrate his accession to the throne, bestowed upon deserving and accomplished teachers.
Taisho Period, dated 1917
Japan
Lacquered wood: glossy black background and gold takamakie decoration, black lacquer interiorThe box is rectangular in shape with a slightly convex lid and rounded corners. The glossy black background of the lid features a gold lacquer decoration in light relief depicting the paulownia kiri flower.The decoration is executed in matte gold powder with thin ribs that create delicate shades of color and accentuate the depth.The kiri is the most popular emblem in Japan, rich in historical and legendary meaning. Once used only by the imperial family, towards the end of the feudal period, many families obtained authorization to use it through official grants.The object has a wooden case. Inside of the lid, a long inscription tells the box's history and bears the date of its creation, 1917.The box was a gift from Emperor Taisho to celebrate his accession to the throne, bestowed upon deserving and accomplished teachers. - Schreiber Collezioni