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Inkstone Case

Date17th Century
Object PlaceRyukyu Islands, East Asia, Asia
MediumLacquer over wood with mother-of-pearl and gold gilt
ClassificationsLacquer
Dimensionswidth x depth: 10½ x 8½ in.
26.7 x 21.6 cm
Credit LineFounders Society Purchase with funds from Collins Holding Company, Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Endicott and an anonymous donor
Object number81.683
DescriptionRed lacquer rectangular writing box with wavy rim, inlaid in mother-of-pearl and gilt. It is decorated with the image of five squirrels among fruiting grape vines on the top and similar vines on the sides.
On View
Not on view
Locations
  • Storage - Long-term   Demo Museum (Hanover Square), East Wing, Asian, Objects