Ducks & Pine

Vintage 1970s

DUCKS & PINE

A superb Heian Do lacquer writing box, suzuribako, 硯箱, painted in gold Maki-e lacquer, Ducks floating in calm water, Pine trees on the river bank, Rockery.

To buy a new writing box, suzuribako, 硯箱 of this quality and standard in Japan today the price would start at a minimum of A$2,800 upwards.

This box is in as new condition, a stored family treasure.
Refer to the large images for full of details of quality and condition.

Original Tomobako - Wood Box
Characters read Matsu Ni Mizu Dori Maki E Te Bun Ko - Pine and waterfowl maki e letter box
Heian Do Zo - "Name of lacquer shop" made.

Width about : 22.0 cm
Length about : 27.5 cm
Height about: 7.0 cm
Weight about: 760 grams
A$375

Maki-e (literally “sprinkled pictures”) is a lacquerware technique that originated in Japan around 1,200 years ago.

Maki-e is done by painting lacquer motifs on the surface of a piece using a fine brush and then sprinkling gold powder onto the lacquer before it hardens, producing luxurious decorations.

The finest quality wood lacquer in the world is that made in Japan.
Made using only the best woods such as, Zelkova (Keyaki), Japanese Chestnut, Japanese Cypress, Magnolia, Cherry.
It takes approximately 6 months and 23 different processes from start to finish to produce each individual Handmade Item.