Ovale doos, zwarte lak met een bloemtakken in makie 1700 - 1800

This small, oval-shaped box is a fine example of Japanese craftsmanship from the 17th or 18th century, currently held in the Rijksmuseum. Crafted from black lacquered wood, the box features a delicate floral design, likely a branch of flowering cherry blossoms, meticulously crafted in gold maki-e, a traditional Japanese technique of decorating objects with lacquer sprinkled with gold powder. This small yet intricate box, demonstrating exceptional detail and artistry, would have likely held personal items or served as a decorative object in a Japanese household during the Edo period.