Japanese Bronze-Mounted Lacquered Hasami-Bako Robe Chest / Box
rectangular chest with black lacquer ground intricately decorated in gold hiramaki-e and takamaki-e with scrolling vines and stylized mon (family crests), fitted with finely cast bronze corner mounts, lock plate, and carrying handles, and raised on a conforming lacquered base, interior lacquered black, Meiji period, late 19th century
height 14 1/2 inches (on base), width 32 1/2 inches, depth 14 inches
Provenance: Property from a Private Collection Designed by Cullman & Kravis, Inc
H.M. Luther Antiques, New York, 12/12/2006, purchase price ($19,400) copy of sale receipt available
Estimate: $2000 - $4000