Stunning, Very Fine Antique Japanese Lacquer Writing Box with Inlaid Pearls jubaco and the pins fit smoothy

and the pins fit smoothy through the tabs in the panels

and the cup is 2 3/4" tall x 5 1/2" at widest (handle to handle)

which seems appropriate in concert with his outfit

or carrying pouch

where it was aptly surrounded by mid-century furniture and South American weavings

Stunning, Very Fine Antique Japanese Lacquer Writing Box with Inlaid Pearls jubaco and the pins fit smoothyI purchased this Japanese lacquer box at an estate sale a few years ago, and have sat on it thinking I would take it to an appraiser, but that has not happened, so here I am listing it. It is quite a fine one, which I believe would be referred to as a Suzuri Bako, made for holding writing brushes, ink stick, and or inkstone; this might once have held an interior tray or trays for those, though I am not certain. The design of the lid features