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Japanese work, early XXth century — Boîte
Japanese work, early XXth century

Boîte

This early 20th-century Japanese decorative box features black and silver lacquer with silver-gilt copper mounts, exemplifying refined craftsmanship. The work represents the intersection of functional design and precious materials characteristic of high-quality Japanese decorative arts.

Medium
black and silver lacquer with silver-gilt copper mounts
Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

François et Betty Catroux : un écrin méditerranéen

February 24, 2022

Estimate: $400 – $600

Lot 82

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Japanese work, early XXth century, Boîte

This early 20th-century Japanese decorative box features black and silver lacquer with silver-gilt copper mounts, exemplifying refined craftsmanship. The work represents the intersection of functional design and precious materials characteristic of high-quality Japanese decorative arts.

Medium
black and silver lacquer with silver-gilt copper mounts
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Lacquerware, Minimalist, Japanese, Silver, Decorative Arts, Luxury, Box, Black, Early Modern, Ornamental