Writing box

Description

Writing box with lid, lacquered palmwood decorated with equisetum (J: tokusa) and miniature landscapes, containing internal tray with inkstone, ink-stick, silver water dropper, and two writing brushes: Japan, 18th-19th century

Museum reference

A.1877.5.4

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Writing box

Production information

Japan, East Asia

Date

1700 - 1876

Materials

Palmwood, Lacquer, Brass, Textile, Gilt, Paint, Silver

Associations

Purchaser: Thomas Archer
Philadelphia Exhibition

Exhibitions

• Centennial International Exhibition, Philadelphia (1876 - 1876)