Catalogue of Specimens of Japanese Lacquer and Metal Work Exhibited in 1894

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This historic book may contain numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can often download a free scanned copy of the original work from the publisher. The 1894 edition is not indexed or illustrated. The text describes various art pieces, including inro, a traditional Japanese case for holding small items. One inro features a dark brown lacquer ground resembling tortoise-shell, decorated with gold lacquer, mother-of-pearl, and lead, depicting two hoes tied together with an owl. Another inro showcases a similar dark brown lacquer with a boat's mast and sail over a bank, while another presents a black lacquer ground with gold lacquer and mother-of-pearl, illustrating a bridge post and dancing mosquitoes. Additional pieces include a dark ground inro imitating tortoiseshell, depicting Fukurokuju, with a signature from the renowned painter Sesshu. A kogo, or incense container, is lined with pewter and adorned with cranes in gold lacquer. Lastly, a writing box, or suzuri-bako, features a black lacquer ground with gold lacquer and mother-of-pearl inlay, depicting a court scene with a Kuge and ladies, accompanied by a family badge of two cranes. Various pieces are attributed to artists like Tsuchida Soyetsu and are lent by collectors.