TWO GOLD-LACQUER BOXES Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century (2)

TWO GOLD-LACQUER BOXES Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century Comprising a lobed box with a slightly domed overhanging lid finely decorated with butterflies in iro-e togidashi maki-e on a gold kinpun ground gradually changing to nashiji in the lower half, the interior and underside nashiji; A maple leaf-shaped box decorated on the exterior with an overall design of maple leaves, hollyhock leaves, and cherry blossoms in several shades of gold takamaki-e and hiramaki-e with highlights of okibirame on a ground of nashiji, the interior and base Gyōbu-nashiji 4 1/8 x 3 1/2 x 2 1/4in (10.5 x 8.9 x 5.7cm); 4 1/4 x 4 1/4 x 2 1/2in (10.8 x 10.8 x 6.3cm) (2). For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing