JAPAN - An elegant 19th century lacquered wood fubako (letter box), decorated in hira lacquer and taka maki-e gold on a black background with peony flowers and rocks on the lid and borders, the interior in nashiji lacquer, tied with an orange silk cord. H. 10.5 cm L. 41.5 cm Attached is a gold lacquer box in the form of a book and fan, with elegant decoration of Geisha and children. H. 13.2 cm Condition: Some wear and chips of lacquer on the fubako Provenance: Former collection of Mr. Huu Pham (Galerie Potterat)