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Writing Box

Date17th/18th Century
Object PlaceJapan, East Asia, Asia
MediumBlack lacquer, maki-e and inlay on wood
ClassificationsLacquer
Dimensions11 5/8 × 1 15/16 × 8 1/4 inches (29.5 × 5 × 21 cm)
Credit LineFounder Society Purchase with funds from Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Endicott, Mr. and Mrs. George M. Endicott, Miss Elizabeth Ann Stoddard, Mr. Simeon H. Stoddard, and Mr. Stanford D. Stoddard
Object number80.29
DescriptionBox, black with design of ox resting in a clump of Hagi (bush clover). The interior has design of pines and the Uji bridge.
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