Large rectangular urushi lacquer box decorated in gold on a black background using several maki-e techniques, including nashiji, hiramaki-e, and takamaki-e.

The main decoration combines a basket overflowing with peonies and a vast geometric network incorporating the Rikyū hanabishi heraldic motif, a refined variation of the hanabishi associated with tea culture and the aesthetic world of Sen no Rikyū.

The inside of the lid features a cloudy gold decoration on a sprinkled gold brown-black background, enlivened by a flight of sparrows scattered in different directions. The bottom of the box has a more sober decoration of clouds in gold powdering on a brown-black background.

High-level production from the 19th century.

Condition: good overall condition, some minimal signs of use.

Dimensions: 41 × 32 cm; height: 14 cm.