A fine small nagamochi [traveller's trunk] | Edo period, 17th century

A fine small nagamochi [traveller's trunk]

Edo period, 17^th century

of rectangular form with close-fitting cover, decorated in gold hiramaki-e on a black lacquer ground with scenes of pine and plum trees, the corners with floral tendril, fine copper-gilt engraved fittings, the interior lined with gold-flecked paper, fundame rims

17.8 x 36 x 17.5 cm., 8 x 14¼ x 6⅞ in.