A FINE GOLD LACQUER BOX AND COVER IN THE FORM... Lot n° 41

A FINE GOLD LACQUER BOX AND COVER IN THE FORM OF A BOAT Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) The unusual lacquer box likely used for the storage of incense, formed as a large boat with two winged attachments and a mast on both ends forming the cover handle of the largest compartment, all lacquered in rich gold. Constructed of separate removable sections on the bow and stern, the deck with a mokume (woodgrain) ground, the sides of the boat with stylized waves, the roof with roundels of crane, ho-o bird, dragon and minogame, the interior and underside of rich nashiji. SIZE 35 x 19.2 x 21 cm Condition: Good condition with typical wear, small nicks to edges. One small crack to the lacquer along the base. The roof of the boat has been fixed with metal pegs, the connecting area with associated traces of glue residue. Auction comparison: Compare a related lacquer smoking set in the form of a boat, at Zacke, Fine Japanese Art, 16 June 2023, Vienna, lot 14 (sold for EUR 3,120).