668 - A JapaneseLacquered Wood Table CasketEarly Edo Periodof 'Pagoda' form with hinged lid andsliding panel to a concealed compartment, of rectilinear form raised on fourbun feet, the corners with turned half-pilasters, the whole covered in roirolacquer and decorated in takamakie and hiramakie with rustic dwellings amidst apine clad landscape, with possibly later lockdimensions 33cm high x 38.5cm wide x 28cm deep

A JapaneseLacquered Wood Table CasketEarly Edo Periodof 'Pagoda' form with hinged lid andsliding panel to a concealed compartment, of rectilinear form raised on fourbun feet, the corners with turned half-pilasters, the whole covered in roirolacquer and decorated in takamakie and hiramakie with rustic dwellings amidst apine clad landscape, with possibly later lockdimensions 33cm high x 38.5cm wide x 28cm deep Condition Report: wear to silver lacquer and chips to corners and edges and top rim with piece of wood missing approximatley 4cm long and losses of lacquer, wear and scratches, much fading and some historical over cleaning resulting in the loss of much of the gold lacquer surfaces