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Jun 22, 2017
Jun 22, 2017
Jun 22, 2017

Base of Writing Box (Suzuribako) with Chrysanthemum and Plum Containing Inkstone, Water-dropper, Brushes, Ink-stick Holder, and Paper Knife

Base of Writing Box (Suzuribako) with Chrysanthemum and Plum Containing Inkstone, Water-dropper, Brushes, Ink-stick Holder, and Paper Knife

late 1800s-early 1900s

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Japan, Meiji period

(1868-1912)

Lacquer over wood with gold and silver sprinkled powder (maki-e)

Bequest of Maud Eells Corning 1992.389.a

Location

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Description

Both functional and elegant, this is a container for an ink stone, brushes, and ink from a set of writing tools that included a larger box for paper. Against a sleek gold lacquered ground, its artist has used restraint in sprinkled powder decoration (maki-e) to produce the design of cockscomb and harvested rice on the interior of the lid.

See also
Collection: 
Japanese Art
Department: 
Japanese Art
Type of artwork: 
Lacquer
Medium: 
Lacquer over wood with gold and silver sprinkled powder (maki-e)
Credit line: 
Bequest of Maud Eells Corning

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