Writing box with phoenix and flower decoration
Place of OriginJapan
Dateapprox. 1775-1850
PeriodEdo period (1615-1868)
MaterialsWood with lacquer and makie (sprinkled metalic powder) decoration
DimensionsH. 2 1/16 in × W. 10 5/8 in × D. 10 1/4 in, H. 5.2 cm × W. 27 cm × D. 26 cm
Credit LineGift of Mrs. George Matsumoto
Object numberB75M1.1.a-.j
DepartmentJapanese Art
ClassificationsDecorative Arts
On View
Not on view鳳凰文蒔絵硯箱 江戸後期
This writing box is part of a set with a larger matching stationary box. Each is stored in a sturdy black lacquered storage box with braided purple silk cord ties appropriate for presentation and indicative of high-quality contents.
This writing box is part of a set with a larger matching stationary box. Each is stored in a sturdy black lacquered storage box with braided purple silk cord ties appropriate for presentation and indicative of high-quality contents.
approx. 1800-1868
Shibata Zeshin
Shibata Zeshin (1807-1891)
approx. 1868-1926
approx. 1800-1900
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