By Nikkosai, signed NikkosaiJapan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Of upright rectangular shape with rounded edges and bearing a fine gold kinji ground. The design is lacquered in gold, silver, and red takamaki-e and hiramaki-e with an idyllic scene arranged in lobed reserves showing in the front a family of chickens below tall stalks of bamboo, a lake visible in the distance with several sailing boats. The reverse continuing the imagery and depicting a fisherman’s hut below pine trees, the towering Mount Fuji visible in the distance. The interior of nashiji with gold fundame edges. With an aventurine ojime. Signed underneath in gold NIKKOSAI.HEIGHT 8.7 cmCondition: Very good conditon with only very minor wear to lacquer and to the cord holes. Some minuscule losses to the interior.Provenance: Dutch private collection.