Suzuribako, writting box Gold maki-e, japanes urushi lacquer Shodana

Suzuribako – Unusual writting box with gold maki-e, japanes urushi lacquer, on a black and dark orange background with calligraphy A fine lacquer box and cover depicting a japanese piece of furniture - a Shodana, with several items: old books, a tea box - Natsume and silk bag, a brush pot, incense burner, lacquer fumibako...On the back, a plum tree with bird. Dimensions : 17 cm x 15 cm. Japan Edo (1603-1868) end of 17th century. Cover very slightly curved.