JAPAN, 19th century. - Lot 107

Lot n° 107
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JAPAN, 19th century. - Lot 107
JAPAN, 19th century. Pair of hokkai-bako (boxes for kaioke, a game of shells* often called picnic boxes) in their carrying cases. Decorated with flowers and foliage. Lacquered and gilded wood, gilded brass. Dim hokkai-bako : 41,5 cm X 36 cm . Dim of the boxes: 60 X 45 cm. Some small chips of lacquer. Cracks for the boxes. * The shell game (kai awase) has existed since the Heian period (9th-12th century) and consists in putting together pairs of shells. The inside of the shells (traditionally clams) is painted or inscribed with verses and you have to find the two parts that will form a theme or a complete poem.
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