Circa 1890
23 x 21 x 5 cm
9 x 8 ¼ x 2 in

An unusual lacquer suzuribako (writing box)entirely decorated with various sea creatures on bracket feet, the design finely carved in numerous layers of red, ochre, black and yellow lacquer. The interior in black lacquer.  With tomobako.

Unsigned

魚介尽彫漆硯箱　無銘