Japanese Antique Lacquer Hokai Lidded Container
$1,200.00
Antique Japanese hokai, lidded container for Ka-awase shell game. This unusual square shaped hokai has a footed base and it's sides are fashioned with many horizontal ridges. With faceted corners and intricate gold and black lacquer. A flower and lattice motif with reserves of birds and young pine shoots. The interior of the box is lacquered a dark brownish black. Extensive gilt copper hardware with incised details of scrolling vines.
Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 12 1/2" high x 11 1/2" wide x 11 1/2" wide
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