Vintage Japanese Lacquer Lidded Box, Gold Maki-e Karako (Children) Design

Description

View Vintage Japanese Lacquer Lidded Box, Gold Maki-e Karako (Children) Design with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. This lidded box is finished in three lacquer tones — a soft dusty pink on part of the lid, deep vermillion on the sides, and black lacquer on the rounded lower body — with three playful children (karako) rendered in bold flat gold maki-e on the lid top, their dark robes and gold faces set off by tiny red strokes for their features. Vintage Japanese Lacquer Lidded Box, Gold Maki-e Karako (Children) Design This lidded box is finished in three lacquer tones — a soft dusty pink on part of the lid, deep vermillion on the sides, and black lacquer on the rounded lower body — with three playful children (karako) rendered in bold flat gold maki-e on the lid top, their dark robes and gold faces set off by tiny red strokes for their features. We love the rounded form of this piece, the depth of the red lacquer color, and the movement of the children's poses. No notable damage or soiling; the piece looks to have been well cared for. It comes with its original wooden box. Dimensions Body: W77 x D77 x H50mm (approx. 3.0 x 3.0 x 2.0 in); wooden box: 97 x 97 x 77mm. Combined weight 160g. Material Wood body, pink/vermillion/black lacquer, gold maki-e Condition Used — no notable damage or soiling; well cared for. Origin Acquired in Japan (Tokushima) From LOW&SLOW — We source antique and vintage tools, furniture, and objects from Meiji to early Showa era Japan, carefully cleaned and offered as found. Condition: Used. Category: Antiques › Asian Antiques › Japan › Other Japanese Antiques.

Primary Material

Wood

Color

Red

Original/Reproduction

Antique Original

Region of Origin

Japan

Age

Unknown

Maker

Unmaker

Country of Origin

Japan