Mid-century Japanese Lacquer Box by Zohiko

A stone pathway in lead, mother of pearl and eggshell pavers is fitted across the gilded cloth colored (Nunobari) surface of this lacquered storge box from the Zohiko studio dating from the mid 20^th century enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Te-Bunko.  It is 22 x 29.5 x 6.5 cm (9 x 11-1/2 x 2-1/2 inches and is in excellent condition, bearing the Zohiko mark on the base. An excellent example of mid-century design.