Antique Japanese Vermilion Hexagonal Lacquer Box Gold Maki-e Floral Motif Itomasu otherwise very good impression and

otherwise very good impression and color

he began his own studio

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

This box has a front panel that fits snugly to safely hold tea items

The complete triptych's right panel

Antique Japanese Vermilion Hexagonal Lacquer Box Gold Maki-e Floral Motif Itomasu otherwise very good impression andAn 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.