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Description
Black lacquer letter box with fine maki-e of various flowers and leaves. The flowers on the lid are made of inlaid mother of pearl. Silver metal edging where the lid and bottom connect. There are floral motifs on 3 of the 4 sides of the bottom, all sides depict different flowers. All detailing is gold based with accents of green, red, and white.
Keywords
Lacquerware, Artwork, Letterbox
Original Medium
Lacquer and wood
Item Size
30 cm x 24 cm x 14 cm
Origin
Japan
Artifact Number
M86-035
Original Collection
M86-035
Holding Repository
University of Montana, Mansfield Library Archives and Special Collections
Digital Publisher
University of Montana-- Missoula. Mansfield Library
Image Credit
Image credit: Micaela Connolly, University of Montana
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Keywords
Lacquerware, Artwork, Letterbox