A LACQUER SUZURIBAKO WITH JUROJIN AND DEER Japan, 19th century Of rectangular form with canted edges decorated with gold-lacquered scrolling vines, the cover with red, black, and gold takamaki-e depicting Jurojin holding a scroll and leaning against his deer, his gnarled staff and uchiwa (fan) underneath, the lucky god with a pensive expression and neatly detailed features, all against a roiro ground, the interior fitted with a tray and a compartment with a fitted rectangular signed ink stone and a copper water dropper (suiteki). With a black wood box and cover from the same period. SIZE 4.5 x 21 x 23 cm Condition: Good condition with minor wear to lacquer, minuscule nicks, and light surface scratches. The storage box with extensive wear, some chips, and minor losses. Provenance: US private collection. Old Japanese collector's label to the storage box.