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Cherry Blossoms Writing Box
Cherry Blossoms Writing Box

Cherry Blossoms Writing Box

Artist (Japanese)
Date19th century
Period19th century, Edo period (1615–1868)
MediumLacquered wood decorated in takamaki-e gold and silver lacquer on a black lacquer ground with kirigane gold foil inlays; suzuri stone in the shape of a boat; silver suiteki water dropper in the shape of a dove; 10 parts
Dimensions4 x 9 x 5 5/16 inches
Credit LineGift of Charles S. Moffett ’67 and Lucinda J. Herrick
Object number2016.154
Curatorial DepartmentAsian Art
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