Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Black Lacquer Box and Cover The rectangular box and cover decorated with mother-of-pearl inlay on black lacquer, featuring a scene of courtly figures in a landscapes, with floral cartridges on the sides; the interiors covered in black lacquer. Ryukyu Kingdom, 17th/18th Century {3 1/4 x 15 7/8 x 9 7/8 inches (8.2 x 40.3 x 25.1 cm)} [Overall wear, age cracks, losses]