Unsigned Japan, 18th-19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
The rounded rectangular body with a black-lacquer ground decorated in gold lacquer takamaki-e and red-lacquer accents with a shishi to either side, both with quizzical expressions and flaming manes and tails. The interior with fine nashiji. With a brownish-red agate ojime.
HEIGHT 7.3 cm
Condition: Good condition with minor surface wear, small chips and losses, as well as wear to the lacquer. Provenance: US private collection.