Lot 275 , A Japanese gilt lacquered ivory model of a picnic set (Sage Jubako), Meiji period, H. 7cm, W. 8.3cm

A Japanese gilt lacquered ivory model of a picnic set (Sage Jubako), Meiji period, the whole decorated with birds amid flower and foliage, unsigned, H. 7cm, W. 8.3cm
Estimate £400-600

There is some expansion and movement to the ivory which has made certain things very tight fitting, the back panel has expanded slightly pushing down the bracket feet at the rear with slight splits to the side panels on each side, the front cover is tricky to remove but will do so, there is a groove at the top holding it in position and then it pulls away from the bottom which is in the wrong position really for the handle, when opening up to reveal the items they are a very tight fit inside, the base drawer has a split to the front panel, general speaking the lack decoration on all the pieces is in good condition, the bell shaped pot has a brass or metal lining to it, there is also a small split to the edge of the base panel.


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Sold for £420