A lacquer suzuribako (writing box) with mother-of-pearl inlays, Japan, 20th century, with a metal suiteki (water dropper) and inkstone, Zohiko elephant mark under the base, 26x23 cm

A lacquer suzuribako (writing box) with mother-of-pearl inlays, Japan, 20th century, with a metal suiteki (water dropper) and inkstone, Zohiko elephant mark under the base, 26x23 cm

Overall wear to the surface

Some surface scratches
Some lacks to the surface
Some chips
Some white traces