Antique Japanese Vermilion Hexagonal Lacquer Box Gold Maki-e Floral Motif Itomasu Crafted for enthusiasts who appreciate

Crafted for enthusiasts who appreciate the richness of both games

with a fitted lift-off lid and smooth interior

The figure portrays Shoulao as a serene elder with a long beard

Interior-Painted Clear Glass / Nei Hua / Bird and Flower Snuff Bottle

It has a nice design in a rich blue glaze and a rim of brown at the top

Antique Japanese Vermilion Hexagonal Lacquer Box Gold Maki-e Floral Motif Itomasu Crafted for enthusiasts who appreciateAn exceptional example of Japanese lacquer artistry, this hexagonal legged box features a brilliant vermilion (shu urushi) ground adorned with an elegant maki e design of botan (peony) and susuki (autumn grasses) in raised gold and fine hiramaki e detailing. The composition flows organically across the six facets of the box, harmonizing delicate trailing vines and clusters of blossoms rendered in luminous powdered gold with subtle flecks of nashiji.