176 - (R) A LACQUERED SUZURIBAKO (WRITING BOX) AND TABAKOBON (PORTABLE BRAZIER SET) , JAPAN 19TH CENTURY

(R) A LACQUERED SUZURIBAKO (WRITING BOX) AND TABAKOBON (PORTABLE BRAZIER SET) , JAPAN 19TH CENTURY Dimensions: Height 19 cm Wide 21 cm Depth 12 cm Weight: 1541 grams A nineteenth-century Japanese lacquered suzuribako writing box and tabakobon portable smoking set, combining refined domestic function with elegant decorative craftsmanship. The compact cabinet is finished in deep black lacquer and fitted with drawers, covered compartments and warm copper-coloured metal mounts. Delicate gold and coloured floral designs enliven the smooth dark surfaces, while handles and fittings give the set a carefully ordered architectural form. Writing and smoking accessories were important elements of cultivated Japanese domestic life, and finely made lacquerware was particularly prized during the Edo and Meiji periods. The ensemble's contrasting materials, restrained floral ornament and surviving fitted components make it a charming example of Japanese lacquer artistry. For lots marked with (R), a 19% VAT is added to the combined hammer price and commission. This VAT is waived for: - Private buyers outside the EU who officially export the items.- Businesses inside the EU holding a valid VAT number, exporting to their home country. Proper export documentation is required to waive the VAT