A LACQUERED CAST-IRON CACHEPOT, Japan, Meiji period, 19th century

h cm 35,5 x d cm 36,5

The body decorated in relief with gilt lacquer (maki-e) appliqués depicting flowering vines, dense leafy branches and small birds in flight. The upper rim finished with a cylindrical collar embellished with an incised and gilt geometric key-fret pattern.