Four-part set of aristocratic lacquered toiletry furnishings 容色具
Price: € 1.200,00
A matching four-part set of aristocratic toiletry furnishings 容色具 (yôshoku’gu), consisting of a very large bronze hand mirror 柄鏡 (e’kakami) with an embossed design, a lacquered kagami’bako (mirror box), a lacquered stand 鏡立て (kagami’tate), and a footed basin 耳盥 (mimidarai) with two lobed ears.
The hand mirror features a design symbolizing longevity, showcasing cranes and minogame gathering near a pine tree 松 (matsu). The left side bears the raised signature ‘Tanaka’ Iga (no) Kami Fujiwara Toshitsugu: 田中伊賀守藤原吉次, and the handle is wrapped in rattan.
The lacquered pieces are adorned with golden hiramaki-e 平蒔絵 (low-relief lacquer design) of fluttering butterflies 蝶 (chô) on a glossy black lacquer surface 蝋色漆 (rôiro’urushi), complemented by golden fundame rims 粉溜地 (matt lacquer).
The foldable black lacquer stand is of a traditional shape, with the feet elegantly laced together using bright orange silk cords with a decorative tassel.
Period: Japan – 19th century (Late Edo period/Meiji period).
Dimensions:
Mirror: Length 35.5 cm, Width 24.5 cm, Depth 0.5 cm, Weight 1554 gram.
Mirror box: Height 3.6 cm, Length 39 cm, Width 27 cm.
Stand: Height 72 cm, Width 39 cm, Depth 34.5 cm.
Vessel: Height 16 cm, Width 32.5 cm, Depth 25 cm.
All pieces are in very good condition with minor signs of wear consistent with age. The stand has a small restoration point. Please refer to the photos for a clear condition reference.
Complete with three original red lacquered wooden tomobako 供箱 (storage boxes).
When shipped we will add a certificate of authenticity.
