Description:
- Nice round box made of resin.
- The box is engraved with drypoint. The base of the box has a floral ornamentation with butterflies, which surrounds the whole box.
- The lid has a geometric pattern border, which surrounds it, while on the top there is a beautiful engraving of three Japanese women.
- One of them appears to be a noblewoman with her ladies, conversing in the palace gardens.
- On the inside there are white areas, which correspond to traces of resin.
- No distinctive mark or contrast has been found that could provide information on where it was made, the maker's details, or any other information.
Conservation and Damage:
- The box is in perfect condition.
- It retains a spectacular period patina.
- It has minor knocks and scuffs due to age.
- The object shows the wear and tear typical of it's age.
Comments:
- Both measurements and weight are approximate.
- Very interesting as a collector's item and as a decorative element.
- The tones of the colours in the photos do not match the tones of the real colours.
- The object for sale is the one that corresponds to the photos. The description is not a detailed exposition of it.
- The data provided here are personal opinions not contrasted.
4098 - JAPANESE ROUND RESIN BOX. S.XIX.