Japan, Meiji period, 19th century Tonkotsu (tobacco... Lot 59

Japan, Meiji period, 19th century Tonkotsu (tobacco box) with hinged lid, made of ro-iro lacquer with hira and takamaki-e gold and silver decoration of two figures near a pine shoot and gorse, the inside of the lid stained with red lacquer. Small old collector's label with a number on the base. (Minor chips, slight wear, oxidized and weakened hinge) Dim.6 x 9,5 cm