A SET OF TWO LIDDED BOXES in black and gold lacquer; one is rounded and stands on a small foot, with a design evoking a pergola covered in wisteria, the interior in nashiji lacquer, with a collector’s label; the other lenticular in shape, decorated in gold takamaki-e with a conch and shells on a black and gyobu nashiji background, the interior in nashiji lacquer. (Signs of wear). Japan, 19th century. TWO LACQUER BOXES AND COVERS, JAPAN, 19TH CENTURY. HEIGHT: 4.5 CM (1 3/4 IN.) – DIAMETER: 6 CM (2 3/8 IN.) Provenance Originally from the collection of Dr Mène.