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Writing box

Description

Writing box (suzuribako) of wood, the lid decorated with design of a cockerel standing on a barrel inlaid in tortoiseshell, ivory and mother-of-pearl, also lacquer: Japan, 19th century

Museum reference

A.595.19

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Writing box, Inkstone, Water dropper

Production information

Japan, East Asia

Date

1800 - 1860

Materials

Wood, Tortoiseshell, Ivory, Mother of pearl, Lacquer

Physical description

Wood; inlaid with tortoiseshell, ivory and mother of pearl

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