A Japanese lacquer ware writing box (suzuribako), Taisho-Showa Period (ca. 1920), Japan, A very fine suzuribako by Uematsu Hobi (1872-1933). The lid with chrysanthemums and a poem from Kokinshū by Sugawara no Michizane. The interior with fitted silver water dropper and inkstone. Including the original tomobako (protective storage box)., 22,4x13,8 cm, H 4,3 cm, From a Dutch collection., Good condition. No damage or restoration.