A GROUP OF LACQUER ITEMS RELATED TO INCENSE Meiji (1868-1912) or Taisho (1912-1926) era, late 19...

A GROUP OF LACQUER ITEMS RELATED TO INCENSE Meiji (1868-1912) or Taisho (1912-1926) era, late 19th/ 20th century Comprising a set of three kōgō of rhomboid shape, each decorated on the lid with cloud-shaped reserves raised in relief containing pastoral scenes in gold and black hiramamki-e and togidashi maki-e, the surrounding area Gyōbu-nashiji and the sides of the boxes kinji, the interiors and bases nashiji, all set on a fitted tray set on three bracket feet decorated on the upper surface with open and closed fans with floral designs in gold hiramaki-e on a nashiji ground with kinji and Gyōbu-nashiji embellishments; A fan-shaped kōgō decorated with a courtier's cap, a branch of maple leaves and other scattered leaves in gold and red hiramaki-e on a roiro-nuri ground, the upper surface of the lid finished in mokume, the interior and base nashiji; A faceted octagonal lacquer incense burner set on a splayed foot tapering to the neck, decorated with open and closed fans in gold and silver hiramaki-e on a nashiji ground, the woven cover silver, fitted with silvered metal liner 5 3/4in (14.6cm) wide, the largest (3). Footnotes: Provenance The incense burner only, previously sold at Christie's, New York, September17, 1997, lot 153 For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing