Bidspirit auction | A pair of covered Hokai

A pair of covered Hokai containers in gold and black lacquer. Japan, late Edo period (1615–1868). - Height 19 cm Each cylindrical bowl, with fluted sides, rests on four tall, flared feet. Decorated in gold hiramaki-e and takamaki-e with peony flowers on leafy vines against a black background, the edges and feet feature gilded metal trim, engraved with leafy vines. The inside of the lid is decorated with the ”Noshi” motif, a symbol of prosperity.