A rare and unusual early 19th Century Japanese export writing box – AA1897

 
A rare and unusual early 19th Century Japanese export writing box. This box is based on an English writing box, but entirely in Japanese style. The overall decorative chinoiserie birds and flora, mixed timbers and various styles of inlays. The interior having Japanned lacquered finish.

Note: Sectioned in Japanese manner, having a secret drawer to the right hand side of the original Japanese style brass securing pin.

C.1830

H. 14.5 W. 41cm D. 25cm