Ikeda Taishin (1825-1903)An inlaid lacquer box and cover
Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century
Modeled as a river boat laden with sheaths of rice in gold takamaki-e and kinji, decorated with a ladybug in red and black takamaki-e and a dragonfly in copper and shakudo, the interior lacquered nashiji, signed on the underside Taishin in raised gold lacquer
With a wood tomobako storage box signed on the underside of the cover Taishin and sealed Koma
5 1/4in (13.5cm) long注脚Prevenance
Property from a San Francisco Estate