Writing box

Writing box (suzuribako) with lid, lacquered wood decorated on the lid with a landscape in raised gold takamakie and inside with birds on the shore, containing inkstone, water dropper and tray: Japan, mid 18th century

Writing box

Writing box (suzuribako) of lacquered wood, interior decorated with maple leaves in lacquer and mother-of-pearl, containing ink-stone and water dropper: Japan, 18th century