Game box - Japan - Edo period (1603-1868)

game box
Japan
Edo period (1603-1868)
Wood, lacquer, mother-of-pearl
H.: 12; Long. : 27; L.: 24 cm
(Past accidents)

Compartmentalized lacquered wooden game box, decorated with plum blossoms, chrysanthemums and leafy motifs on the sides.
The lid is decorated with a mountain landscape with Mount Fuji in the background, the bay in the middle of the five sailing ships; on the reverse are depicted floral and foliate motifs in gold on a black lacquered background.
The interior includes four lacquered boxes with gold glitter and floral motifs, each containing mother-of-pearl tokens carved with characters, animals and animated scenes.
Removable tray.

Ref.: 6556

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