Box for Inkstone and Writing Implements (Suzuribako)

Date19th century

MediumWood, lacquer sprinkled with gold, black lacquer, and shell inlay

DimensionsH. 2 3/8 in. (6 cm); W. 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm); L. 10 1/4 in. (26 cm)

CultureJapan

PeriodEdo period (1615–1868)

DepartmentAsian Art

ClassificationLacquer

H. O. Havemeyer Collection, Bequest of Mrs. H. O. Havemeyer, 1929

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