Lot 2305: An inlaid black lacquer box

By Akatsuka Jitoku (1871-1936), early 20th century
Of rectangular form with rounded corners tapering to the base, decorated with a continuous design of prunus in the manner of Ogata Korin, inlaid in mother-of-pearl with gold lacquer highlights and simulated pewter against a roiro nuri ground; the interior nashiji, signed on the underside of the cover in gold lacquer Jitoku tsukuru, the base nashiji, silver rims; with a fitted wood storage box bearing the label of Hayashi Kuhei, lacquer exporter
5 1/2 x 4 1/4 x 2 3/8in (13.9 x 10.7 x 6cm)