Japanese Lacquer Snuff-Box, oblong, octagonal shape, lid set with a black Japanese lacquer panel, with gold and hardstones on a black ground, sides and base decorated with sprays of pine, prunus and chrysanthemums.
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Title of artwork, date
Japanese Lacquer Snuff-Box, 1767
Date supported
1956
Dimensions
8 cm
Grant
1200
Total cost
1400
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