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TRAVEL BOX / CANDLE Japan, probably 20th century, Taisho period It consists of a rectangular covered box lacquered in black and decorated with gold (Maki-e).

 Lid decorated with a chrysanthemum or peony flower kamon. There are 2 Mon on the front.

 It opens with two drawers of different depths on the front and a top cover revealing two compartments.

 One of the compartments contains, on the one hand, a metal box whose lid turns over to reveal a candle holder representing a chrysanthemum with 18 petals, and on the other hand a compartment with a perforated lid.

 The other compartment is larger and contains 2 candles.

 Old repairs and lacquer gaps (see photos).

 Dimensions: 17 cm in length, 13 cm in height and 10 cm in width.

 Price: 300 euros.

 Ref: 60

Japanese lacquer and maki-e travel box / travel kit - writing

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