A Japanese Gold and Black Lacquer Writing Box, Suzuribako 19TH CENTURY of standard rectangular form, the kabusebuta (cover) decorated with a scene showing figures crossing a bridge, the interior fitted with a frame holding the suzuri (ink stone) and a metal peach-formsuiteki (water dropper). Length 9 5/8 x height 2 1/4 x width 7 7/8 in., x 24.5 x 5.5 x 19.5 cm. Property from the Estate of W.M. Bogdanowicz, Madison, Wisconsin and Naples, Florida