Exceptional antique Japanese small personal box made with beautiful keyaki (zelkova) wood burl. Two small drawers on the top, one of which is outfitted with interior lidded compartments. Below, are 3 full-width drawers of gradating depth. Patinated bronze hardware with square drawer pulls on the larger drawers and flower bud pulls on the top drawers. A matching square handle on the top for carrying. Original translucent wiped lacquer finish shows of dramatic grain. Provenance: From a New York collection: William Lipton Collection

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 11 3/8" high x 11 3/4" wide x 7 1/2" deep.