42 - Japan – Black-lacquered wooden box decorated with pheasants and flowers in mother-of-pearl – 19th century

Japan – Black-lacquered wooden box decorated with pheasants and flowers in mother-of-pearl – 19th century An elegant Japanese box with a rectangular shape and beveled edges, made of black-lacquered wood and richly decorated with floral motifs and exotic birds. The lid features a delicate composition depicting two pheasants in a flower-filled landscape, amid branches of cherry blossoms. The decoration combines polychrome lacquer, gilded motifs, and mother-of-pearl inlays with iridescent sheen. The front is adorned with polychrome floral bouquets and a metal keyhole. The black-lacquered interior also features an elegant floral motif. A fine example of Japanese decorative art, characteristic of the refinement of lacquerware from the Meiji period. Condition: Good vintage condition, showing signs of wear, small chips, and areas where the lacquer is missing, particularly along the edges. Some alterations to the decoration. Dimensions and weight: H. 12 × W. 32 × D. 23 cm – 1.200 kg.