Stunning, Very Fine Antique Japanese Lacquer Writing Box with Inlaid Pearls jubaco The flip side of the

The flip side of the box is decorated as well

Relatively newly

where it was aptly surrounded by mid-century furniture and South American weavings

I was thrilled then to find this super sweet heart-shaped frame

Stunning, Very Fine Antique Japanese Lacquer Writing Box with Inlaid Pearls jubaco The flip side of theI purchased this Japanese lacquer box at an estate sale a few years ago, and have sat on it thinking I would take it to an appraiser, but that has not happened, so here I am listing it. It is quite a fine one, which I believe would be referred to as a Suzuri Bako, made for holding writing brushes, ink stick, and or inkstone; this might once have held an interior tray or trays for those, though I am not certain. The design of the lid features