Tsuishu lacquer suzuribako

Meiji period, 1868-1912, Japan

Height: 6.7 cm, 2.6 inches. Length: 29.9 cm, 11.8 inches

The cinnabar lacquer carved with a design of the three friends.

Outer wood box inscribed: carved red lacquer suzuribako with pine, bamboo and plum made by Yosei 18.