A Japanese matching set of suzuribako (writing box) and ryōshibako

both gold and black lacquer with rounded corners and slightly domed covers, the ryōshibako with an inrōbuta (flush-fitting lid) and the suzuribako with a kabusebuta (overhanging lid), the exteriors decorated in gold, aokin, and red hiramaki-e, with a band of chrysanthemum and leaves, the interior of the suzuribako with a dōgu-oki (implement rest) enclosing a suzuri (ink-grinding stone) and a silver suiteki (water dropper) in the form of two prunus flowers, all against an overall gold nashiji ground, unsigned, with lacquered wood tomobako storage boxes, ryōshibako, inrōbuta, suzuribako, kabusebuta, aokin, hiramaki-e, dōgu-oki, suzuri, suiteki, nashiji, unsigned, tomobako, (2), suzuribako 23cm wide, 21.5cm deep, 4.5cm high; ryōshibako 39cm wide, 30cm deep, 11.5cm high, Purchased from, A & J Speelman, in the 1970s. Condition Report, Condition Report, Suzuribako - minute chips to the fitted tray. Ryōshibako - minute chips to edges. Both with very minor surface scratches. Storage boxes tired with cracks and splits, a/f. Request A Condition Report, Request A Condition Report

Estimate:£3,000

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