Ryukyu Gold/Mother-of-pearl-inlaid Incense Covered Box

Description:

Ryukyu Gold/Mother-of-pearl-inlaid Incense Covered Box, Japan, late Edo period, in the shape of a pointed arch with two slanted sides and a low arch bottom, the cover decorated with a floral roundel with gold leaf details, the sides with checkered patterns, red-lacquered interior, black-lacquered base, ht. 1, wd. 3 1/8 in.
The Jim Dixon Collection, to benefit the Krishnamurti Foundation of America
Estimate $600-800

Losses of tiny inlaid shell and gilt pieces, normal wear.


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