$2,370
Gold Lacquered Box and Cover, Japan, Meiji period, in the shape of a butterfly, with two layers, decorated with hiramaki-e , takamaki-e , and nashiji with fanciful yet elegant details of the butterfly cover, the interior layer painted in delicate colors with chrysanthemum and other flowers, ht. 1 1/8, 5 x 2 1/8 in. Provenance: Ex Glasgow Art Galleries & Museums, Reg. No. 8 bg - '06. Minor loss and hairlines, area of rubbing to one wing, good condition overall
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2010-06-25