Photo of collection object Writing Box (Suzuribako) with the “First Song” (Hatsune) Chapter from the Tale of Genji
Writing Box (Suzuribako) with the “First Song” (Hatsune) Chapter from the Tale of Genji, early 1900s. Lacquered wood with gold and silver sprinkled powder (maki-e), foil application (kirikane), and metal inlay, Overall: 22.8 x 26.7 cm (9 x 10 1/2 in.). Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Newman T. Halvorson, 1970.28. CC0.

Writing Box (Suzuribako) with the “First Song” (Hatsune) Chapter from the Tale of Genji

early 1900s

Maker Unknown

Japanese Art

Writing Box (Suzuribako) with the “First Song” (Hatsune) Chapter from the Tale of Genji, early 1900s. Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912). Lacquered wood with gold and silver sprinkled powder (maki-e), foil application (kirikane), and metal inlay; overall: 22.8 x 26.7 cm (9 x 10 1/2 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Newman T. Halvorson 1970.28
Maker/Artist
Maker Unknown
Classification
Lacquer
Formatted Medium
Lacquered wood with gold and silver sprinkled powder (maki-e), foil application (kirikane), and metal inlay
Dimensions
Overall: 22.8 x 26.7 cm (9 x 10 1/2 in.)
Departments
Japanese Art
Accession Number
1970.28
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Newman T. Halvorson
Rights Statement
CC0

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