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Kodansu in gold lacquer and mother of pearl, with silver hinges and decorated with naturalistic motifs. The surface is covered with a delicate and shiny golden lacquer on a nashiji background which gives the box set brilliance.
Decoration with naturalistic motifs in lacquer with mother-of-pearl inlays depicting stylized peonies and phoenixes in flight, creating an evocative contrast of colors and a fascinating texture.
The inside of the kodansu hides three drawers decorated with silver knobs.
Period: Edo 19th century
Dimensions: 11.7 x 15 x 10.4 cm.
State of conservation: Very good
