Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 9 July 2026

Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 9 July 2026

Catalogue

Lot 149: A Japanese Black Lacquer Oval Trinket Box with Landscape Decoration

This auction ended on July 9, 2026.

Start price: £10

Estimated price: £20 - £30

Buyer's Premium: 18%

Sold for: £16

A Japanese oval lidded box finished in black lacquer. The lid is decorated with a landscape scene depicting mountains, blossoming trees, and a pavilion. The design is executed using maki-e gold-tone powder highlights and iridescent green and white shell inlay. Additional details are rendered in red and gold-tone pigments. The box is formed from lacquer over a wooden or composite substrate. No maker marks, signatures, or inscriptions are visible on the exterior.
Dimensions: approx. 8.9 cm x 7.6 cm x 4.5 cm.