Writing Box with Design of the Tatsuta River

Date19th century

MediumGold and silver maki-e on gold lacquer

DimensionsH. 2 3/16 in. (5.6 cm); W. 9 in. (22.9 cm); L. 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm)

CultureJapan

PeriodEdo period (1615–1868)

DepartmentAsian Art

ClassificationLacquer

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

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