Stunning, Very Fine Antique Japanese Lacquer Writing Box with Inlaid Pearls jubaco Paper size: 22 1/2" x

Paper size: 22 1/2" x 18 3/8"

Relatively newly

The flip side of the box is decorated as well

or carrying pouch

I was thrilled then to find this super sweet heart-shaped frame

Stunning, Very Fine Antique Japanese Lacquer Writing Box with Inlaid Pearls jubaco Paper size: 22 1/2" xI 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