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# **Exquisite Vintage Japanese Black Lacquer Box with Gold Maki-e Style Decoration**
### **Beautiful Mandarin Ducks (Oshidori), Blooming Plum Blossoms & Bamboo Motif**
A stunning piece of traditional Japanese lacquerware artistry. This elegant rectangular document/writing box features a deep, glossy black mirror-like finish adorned with a highly detailed, shimmering gold lacquer design.
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### **✨ Artistic Motif & Symbolism:**
* **Mandarin Ducks (Oshidori):** In Japanese culture, a pair of mandarin ducks is the ultimate symbol of eternal love, marital fidelity, peace, and lifelong devotion.
* **The Three Friends of Winter (Sho-Chiku-Bai variant):** The scene is enriched with blooming **Plum Blossoms (Ume)** and **Bamboo (Take)**, symbolizing resilience, prosperity, and good fortune.
* **The Craftsmanship:** The fine lines of the water waves, feathers, and delicate blossoms are executed in a traditional **Maki-e style**, catching the light beautifully at different angles.
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### **📐 Dimensions (Approx.):**
* **Length:** 35,5cm
* **Width:** 35,5cm
* **Height:** 6,5cm
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### **🔍 Condition Report:**
* **Excellent Vintage Condition.**
* The glossy black lacquer retains a brilliant, reflective, mirror-like surface.
* No major cracks, deep scratches, or repairs.
* Only minor, authentic shelf wear/faint scuffs on the base consistent with age and gentle handling.
* Inner compartment is clean and ready for use or display.
* *Please inspect all high-resolution photos carefully as they serve as the ultimate visual description.*
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### **💼 Multifunctional Use:**
This versatile luxury box can be utilized as:
1. A **Suzuribako** (writing box for calligraphy tools).
2. A **Bunko / Fubako** (stationery, letter, or document keeper).
3. A premium **Jewelry / Keepsake Box** for a vanity table or mantle centerpiece.
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### **✈️ Packaging & Safe Shipping:**
We treat fine Japanese art with absolute care. This lacquer box will be wrapped in protective anti-scratch paper, surrounded by premium bubble wrap, and shipped in a sturdy, double-walled box to prevent any transit damage. Fully tracked international shipping.
