A pair of gold-and-black lacquer Hokai containers with lids. Japan, late Edo period (1615–1868).

Height 19 cm

Each cylindrical bowl, with fluted sides, rests on four tall, flared feet. Decorated in gold hiramaki-e and takamaki-e with peony flowers on leafy vines against a black background, the edges and feet feature gilded metal trim, engraved with leafy vines. The inside of the lid is decorated with the "Noshi" motif, a symbol of prosperity.

€ 1.000,00 / 1.500,00