Kogo box

Japan, 1820–1880

Natural lacquered wood decorated in nashiji, hiramaki-e, and red takamaki-e. The lid is topped with a langouste in relief; feathery ferns are along the bottom.

H: 2.4 cm, W: 9 cm / L: 9.1 cm

O 328

Purchased from H. Sänger of Hamburg.