A JAPANESE WOOD AND IRON PICNIC SET, SAGE JUBAKO

EDO PERIOD, 18TH OR 19TH CENTURY

Of rectangular shape, the pitched top fitted with two copper doors opening to reveal a burner and a tea caddy, the lower section with another door enclosing two drawers, one containing a small kettle, 40cm x 17cm x 41cm. (10)

PLEASE NOTE THIS LOT IS TO BE OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE.

Cf. O Impey & C J?rg, Japanese Export Lacquer 1580-1850, pp.176-177 no.412 for an illustrated example of a similar picnic set at the National Museum of Denmark, access. no. EAc 133, inventoried in the Royal Danish Kunstkammer in 1674.