Mirror in case
MediumWood, metal, fabric
ClassificationsFurnishings
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. William Pickens
Object number2004.4.24
DescriptionCircular box with rectangular stem. Made of light weight wood, varnished black. Inside wood on circle with pink fabric and padding applies to the back. Decorative figures on the front made from fabric. Geisha on right with hair up holding a bowl of flowers. She wears a black kimono with red trim and green and red flowers on it. Figure on the left (man?) holds a pipe. Has blue bald spot on head and wears a blue and tan outfit. Above male figure is a metal bell shaped device to lift object from box. Underneath this decorative piece is a metal mirror. Mirror part is missing. Decorative relief on the back of mirror. Two large Japanese symbols left and right. A crane at bottom and flying on upper right. Turtle on lower right. Large tree and river in background.On View
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1920s
Japan