Lacquer Box

[Brian]

I know this is not Nihonto related, but I am doing a friend a favour.

Can anyone assist with the translation of this signature and kao?

Pics of the (bento?) box for those interested, I think it is lovely work. Thanks in advance.

 

Brian

[watsonmil]

It may not be Nihonto related, ... but a truly lovely piece in mine eyes for posting.

... Ron Watson

[Stephen]

Very nice indeed, are they hachi, or brushes? is there a well under the birds? may be a writing box?

[Stephen]

things look diff on cell phone, see it now for soy sauce huh?

[Geraint]

I think you were right first time Stephen, it's a suzuribako. Can't help with the mei.

 

All the best

[tony edmunds]

A lovely suzuribako indeed, the suiteki is one of the nicsest I've seen, also love those dragonflies!

 

Just wish I could help with the signature

 

Tony

[Brian]

Live and learn...I had assumed they were hashi, and this was a food box. I see now..a writing box.

Yes..looks lovely. Will have to ask the owner to show it to me in person sometime.

 

Brian

[Nobody]

The name of the seal may be Nakamura - 中邨.

[Baka Gaijin]

Good morning Brian,

 

The small object with the birds is a water dropper (Suiteki), the rectangular reserve in the center is to hold the Inkstone (Suzuri)

 

Cheers

[Brian]

Thank you very much Moriyama san, and Malcolm.

I will pass on the info, and post more pics if I get them. I wonder if this is a high quality modern piece, or vintage.

 

Brian