Lot 37 HASAMI’BAKO 鋏箱 (TRAVELING STORAGE TRUNK)

A luxurious Japanese lacquered storage trunk hasami’bako 鋏箱 (traveling storage trunk), adorned with crests mon 紋 (crest) depicting mitsu imokashiwa 三つ芋柏 (three ‘potato’ oak leaves), and accentuated with gilded rims. The design is rendered in gold hiramaki-e 平蒔絵 (low-relief lacquer design) on a glossy black lacquer ground蝋色漆 (rôiro’urushi).

The trunk is fitted with elegantly shaped gilt bronze metalwork, engraved with scrolling foliage, geometric motifs, and the matching crest. The long sides feature pole-carrying handles for easy transport. The interior includes a well-fitted removable lacquered tray, with the remainder lined in paper. The base is fitted with a separate removable lacquered plaque.

Period: Japan – Late Edo period (First half 19th century).
Dimensions:
Height 39.3 cm, Width 64 cm, Depth 43.8 cm

In very good condition considering its age, with signs of wear and use. Some wear is visible to the paper lining and bottom plank. Please refer to the photos for a clear condition reference.