16th Century Japanese Lacquer Writing Box, Wolf

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A very unusual Muromachi to early Edo period (16th to early 17th century) lacquered box decorated outside with a wolf looking up at a crescent moon; inside with floral motif typical of the Muromachi. The gaunt beast is made of worked lead inlayed into the surface. It is very unusual, in original condition as found. It is 22 x 18 x 5 cm (9 x 7-1/2 x 2 inches) and overall, in quite good condition considering the elapse of time. There is crinkling of the lacquer and some losses typical of age, but It comes in an ancient wooden box.