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Title
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.
Original Medium
Lacquer and wood
Size
30 cm x 24 cm x 14 cm
Origin
Japan
Original Collection
M86-035
Digital Publisher
University of Montana-- Missoula. Mansfield Library
Image Credit
Image credit: Micaela Connolly, University of Montana
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