A Japanese Lacquer box ryoshibako
Lacquered wood: semi-gloss black background and takamakie decoration, black lacquer interiorThe box is rectangular in shape with rounded corners and a lid with flat sides.The central gold lacquer decoration, slightly raised, depicting the sixteen-petalled kiku chrysanthemum flower, stands out against the black background of the lid.The decoration is executed in matte gold powder with thin ribs that create delicate shades of color and accentuate the depth.The sixteen-petalled chrysanthemum is the imperial emblem of Japan. During the Meiji period, no one except the emperor and family members were allowed to use the imperial seal.
Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Japan
Lacquered wood: semi-gloss black background and takamakie decoration, black lacquer interiorThe box is rectangular in shape with rounded corners and a lid with flat sides.The central gold lacquer decoration, slightly raised, depicting the sixteen-petalled kiku chrysanthemum flower, stands out against the black background of the lid.The decoration is executed in matte gold powder with thin ribs that create delicate shades of color and accentuate the depth.The sixteen-petalled chrysanthemum is the imperial emblem of Japan. During the Meiji period, no one except the emperor and family members were allowed to use the imperial seal. - Schreiber Collezioni