Description
Sold at Thumler and Rutherford in San Francisco in the days of yore, we offer this antique Japanese gold metallic thread round lacquered box. A dragon is stitched in gold metallic thread on a silk background. Brocade ribbons surrounds the edges of the box.
This shows lots of wear to the metallic threads as well as the silk but it is a rare find for collectors of such items.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Lots of wear to the metallic threads and silk. There is a visible crack on the inside of the lid.
However wonderful for a collectors of Asian Textiles/
Origin:
Japan
Materials & Techniques:
Gold, Lacquer, Silk
Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: Japan
This shows lots of wear to the metallic threads as well as the silk but it is a rare find for collectors of such items.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Lots of wear to the metallic threads and silk. There is a visible crack on the inside of the lid.
However wonderful for a collectors of Asian Textiles/
Origin:
Japan
Materials & Techniques:
Gold, Lacquer, Silk
Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: Japan
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Lots of wear to the metallic threads and silk. There is a visible crack on the inside of the lid.
However wonderful for a collectors of Asian Textiles/
However wonderful for a collectors of Asian Textiles/
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20%
Dimensions
2.5 x 12.5 x 12.5 in
Antique Japanese Metallic Gold Thread Dragon Lacquer Box
Estimate $140-$260
Starting Price
$70
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Autumn Objects & Interiors
Sep 2, 2026, 7:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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