[Suzuribako] Writing Box in [Tomobako]
Japanese, important and complete writing utensil box in raised gold lacquer, top with pair peacocks in garden of peonies with inlaid abalone to feathers, breaking waves over rocks and silver inlaid moon to inside top, silver rims, wave and rock-decorated interior black lacquered tomobako with gold and silver kanji referring to “peacock”, “peony” and “gold lacquer”, artist name translated as Togima Mitue Munakata Shikou, writing box 7-3/4 x 7 x 1-3/4 in.; tomobako 8-3/4 x 7-3/4 x 3 in.; with ink stone, silver boat-shaped water dropper two brushes, paper knife and knife file. Condition: both pieces in good condition. Notes: Please Note: Brunk Auctions provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, mater. Provenance: Collection of Commander USNR (Ret.) Wayne S. and Mrs. Lydia B. Shiver, Asheboro, North Carolina

both pieces in good condition