19th C Fine Antique Japanese Lacquer Box with Mandarin Duck among Bamboo Meij

A SUPERB 19th century MeijI Period Japanese lacquer box. The top covered in a ground of rich Ox blood lacquer very finely painted with a Mandarin duck in gold Maki-e and silver, sitting on a riverbank with bamboo fronds in the background.

On the front and back side masterfully painted with 5 ducklings eachsome in Gold and others in Silver, the left side 3 ducklings and on the right side another 3. Very good condition has only some wear consistent with age. We take pride in sourcing the best quality and most extra-ordinary items for the serious collector.

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