A lacquered-wood rectangular chabako (box for tea utensils) and cover


By Shoeisai, Meiji (1868-1912) or Taisho (1912-1926) era, circa 1910-1920Lacquered all over in imitation of shitan (rosewood), decorated and inlaid with different seasonal flowers, the cover with a single stalk of wild narcissus and a sprig of plum blossom, the front with a sprig of wild chrysantheumum, the smaller sides with a nanten (nandina) and berries and camellia, the reverse with a camellia, all lacquered in gold takamaki-e with inlaid details predominantly of shell, the inside of the cover similarly lacquered with a sprig of plum resting beside a teacup; the interior of nashiji; signed on the lid in gold lacquer Shoeisai with a tsubo-seal Sho. 12.7cm x 19.5cm x 13.2cm (5in x 7 5/8in x 5 1/8in). (2).