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Description
Black lacquer-ware letterbox with an interlocking lid. The box has mother of pearl inlay to show plum blossoms. The branch inlay is a blue/ purple mother of pear while the flowers are variations on white and pink inlay. The portion where the lid and base meet is rimmed in a silver lining to keep the two pieces from sticking together.
Keywords
Lacquerware, Inlay, Artwork, Letterbox
Original Medium
Lacquer and wood
Size
Base: 37 cm x 27 cm x 9.5 cm ; Lid: 37 cm x 27 cm x 3.5 cm; Together: 37 cm x 27 cm x 12.5 cm
Origin
Japan
Date Information
Undated
Artifact Number
M2013-032
Original Collection
Mike Mansfield Collections, Mss 65, Archives and Special Collections, Mansfield Library, University of Montana
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, Inlay, Artwork, Letterbox