JAPANESE LACQUER BOX WITH PERSONAL TOILETTE IMPLEMENTS, LATE EDO / EARLY MEIJI PERIOD

拍品描述

"An elegant Japanese Ko-Karabitsu lacquer partitioned cosmetic box dating from the late Edo to early Meiji period, circa 1850 - 1880. The rectangular box is finely decorated in gold maki-e against a deep black lacquer ground, depicting stylized trees and cascading wisteria within a continuous landscape composition. The interior retains a fitted two-tier arrangement with sliding tray. Ko-karabitsu boxes of this form were traditionally used for the storage of personal articles, cosmetics, grooming implements, or writing accessories, and were often components of refined domestic sets within upper-class or aristocratic households. A refined mid-19th century lacquer example combining decorative artistry with practical domestic function. Very good condition with light surface wear consistent with age and handling, no damages and restorations observed. Please refer to the photos for more details. Size of the box: 8-7/8" x 4-7/8" x 3-3/4". Provenance: From the estate and heirs of Robert Clarence Pruyn (1847–1934), American inventor, banker, businessman, and politician; son of Robert Hewson Pruyn, who was the Minister to Japan as appointed by Abraham Lincoln, and founder of Albany Law School; a member of one of Albany’s oldest and most prominent Dutch families in New York. This property in auction was from the Pruyn/Morgan family Summer home collection at Papoose Island in Clayton, NY, brought back to US from his Japan trip by Mr. Robert Hewson Pruyn, who was the Minister to Japan as appointed by Abraham Lincoln. Please follow these links for more detailed description on Wikipedia about Mr. Robert Hewson Pruyn and Mr. Robert Clarence Pruyn: 1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_H._Pruyn. 2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_C._Pruyn. 品相： Juliet and Friends provides reasonable and reliable in-house shipping to help our bidders unless otherwise stated. Please refer to julietandfriends.com for more shipping information. Photographs are considered part of the lot descriptions - what is shown is what is offered. While we strive to describe items accurately, our description may be subjective and is intended for reference only. All lots are sold AS IS and WHERE IS in accordance with our Terms & Conditions. It is the Buyer's responsibility to inspect each lot and deem their own opinions on Condition, Description etc. before purchasing. Condition reports and additional images are available upon request as a courtesy to bidders; such reports are opinions only and do not constitute statements of fact. The absence of a condition report does not imply a lot is free from age-related wear or imperfections. All measurements and weights are approximate. Item compositions are not tested unless explicitly stated. Display accessories (e.g., stands) shown in photos are for presentation only and are not included unless noted. We strongly encourage prospective bidders to review all available information, request condition details, or arrange in-person viewing prior to the auction. Please contact us at info@julietandfriends.com or call (551) 502-2706 for assistance.

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