A MINIATURE LACQUER DINING SET
Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
The set consists of a table, a pitcher, two small trays, two lidded vessels and a bowl. It is overall covered in red and brown lacquer with finely painted golden décor.
SIZE 12 x 12 x 7 cm (the table)
Condition: Superb condition with only microscopic losses and minor traces of use.
Provenance: From an Austrian private collection. Kept in the same family since the first half of the 20th century and thence by descent.
It is rare to find such a complete and well-preserved miniature set, which most likely was made for a doll house.