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Gold-Lacquer Box with Shells, 2007

Creator: Yamazaki Mushū
Offered by: Thomsen Gallery

Description
Yamazaki Mushū
Gold-Lacquer Box with Shells, 2007
Size 1¾ x 8¼ x 3¼ in. (4.5 x 21.2 x 8.7 cm)
T-4917

Rectangular tebako box with décor of shells and pine seedlings, the shells in raised takamakie with décor in various techniques of kabuto helm, a kite, a bugaku stage, a heron and takarabune treasure ships, all on a black lacquer ground with finely sprinkled kimpun gold powder and nashiji gold flakes, the inside and bottom with nashiji gold flakes, the rims in solid silver, signed on the end: Mushu on an inlayed mother-of-pearl placque. Comes with its original fitted paulownia-wood tomobako storage box inscribed: naga tebako kaiwase makie (Long Accessory Box with Shells in Maki-e Gold Lacquer) and signed Mushu with a black seal mark reading: Mushu

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Period:	2000-2021
Creation Date:	2007
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Contemporary, Asian
Incollect Reference #:	764073

Dimensions

W.	8.25 in;	H.	1.75 in;	D.	3.25 in;
W.	20.96 cm;	H.	4.45 cm;	D.	8.26 cm;

Message from Seller:

Thomsen Gallery, located at 9 East 63rd Street in New York City, specializes in important Japanese paintings, screens, scrolls, ceramics, ikebana bamboo baskets, and lacquer objects, as well as contemporary works by select artists. Owned by Erik and Cornelia Thomsen, the gallery offers a wealth of expertise in Japanese art, with global clientele including collectors and museums. Reach them at 212-288-2588 or info@thomsengallery.com