Kobako of japanese urushi lacquer. Japan Edo

Unusual and very small Kobako of japanese urushi lacquer, in the form of a knotted cloth. The cover with Kodaiji style design, comprising areas of diaper pattern, of silver and gold lacquers, of maple leaves in a stream, a net and stylised florettes, the underside of the cover with pine needles and maple leave. Nashiji under the base. Width 6.3cm. Japan Edo (1603-1868), end of 17th century, early 18th century. Provenance : An old label from a french collection, dated 1932.