Writing box
MediumWood, lacquer, mother-of-pearl
ClassificationsContainers
Credit LineGift of Sarah Gibbs Thompson Pell
Object number1932.24.84
DescriptionLacquer writing box with lid. Lid has two figures (male and female) in low relief with inlaid mother-of-pearl, pillow shape, white powder paint interior of base and lid--inlaid mother-of-pearl, gilding flower and vine design. Base has removable ink stone and brush slot. Ko - Rin - Pa School (Kesame) illustrates the well-known story of courtier stealing beautiful girl.On View
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Japan
Solomon Islands
pre-1959
pre-1959
before 1959
Solomon Islands