Lot #29: Vintage Japanese Black Lacquer Maki-e Square Box Gold Rim Birth Commemorative

Item Specifics • Type: Lacquerware Box / Trinket Box • Material: Wood with Urushi Lacquer • Design: Maki-e Auspicious Symbols (Takara-zukushi) including a Lucky Mallet and Sacred Jewel. • Dimensions: Approximately 6.5" x 6.5" x 3.5" • Origin: Japan • Condition: Vintage/Used. Note the visible wear to the lacquer on the corners and edges (as seen in your close-up photos). Description Body This is a beautiful vintage Japanese square lacquer box, finished in deep black urushi with a striking gold-leaf rim. The exterior is decorated with hand-painted gold Maki-e "Auspicious Treasures" symbols. The base features a gold inscription: "誕生記念" (Commemoration of Birth) and the name "恒彦" (Tsunehiko). Condition Note: The piece shows authentic vintage character with some lacquer loss and chips on the corners and edges (please see photos for detail). The interior remains a clean, high-gloss black. Pickup category timeslot {A}