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MINITATURE RANKAKU TEA HOUSE – MEIJI

Reference: 2024-1244

Miniature tea house with a crane and bamboo motif in black and gold takamaki-e lacquer on a rankaku (eggshell inlay) base. It has several compartments and trays on the roof, walls and base. Walls opening in the center with a pewter clasp.

Japan – Meiji era (1868-1912)

Height: 5.1 in / 13 cm – width: 5.5 in / 14 cm – depth: 3.9 in / 10 cm