【Important notes】 ・International Buyers: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. ・Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. These duties are paid to your country's customs office and not to us. Prompt payment of these fees is necessary to ensure delivery of your item. 【Product details】 This exquisite Meiji era writing box (suzuribako) set features a black lacquered exterior adorned with gold maki-e designs of peonies. Maki-e is a traditional Japanese decorative technique where gold or silver powder is sprinkled onto wet lacquer to produce intricate designs. Peonies symbolize prosperity, good fortune, and honor in Japanese culture. The interior is decorated with butterflies in nashiji, a technique using gold or silver flecks to achieve a pear skin-like texture, offering a unique shimmer and depth to the surface. Butterflies signify transformation, joy, and the ephemeral nature of life. Included in the set is a suzuri (inkstone) and a water dropper adorned with engraved grapevine motifs. The box exhibits wear, scratches, and chips in the lacquer due to age, with visible repairs on the lid. Verdigris is present on the water dropper. Please refer to the photos for details on its condition. Dimensions: approx. H 4.5 cm W 27 cm D 21.5 cm ・Please make sure to review all the provided information and images before placing your bid. ・We make every effort to accurately represent the product's colors and textures in our photos. However, due to differences in monitors and device displays, as well as photographic conditions, slight color variations between the photos and the actual product may occur. We ask for your understanding in advance. Thank you for your interest, and happy bidding!