Koi Lacquer Box
Koi Lacquer Box
$2,800.00
19th century Japanese Meiji Period lacquer box. Black lacquer ground with a hint of red underneath. Raised gold (take maki-e) koi with abalone shell eye leaping from a wave of sprinkled gold water. The carp symbolizes courage and perseverance. Signed bottom with Zohiko Workshop stamp (hanko).
16.5 x 9 x 5 cm