Photo of collection object Rectangular writing box with decoration of clouds and cranes
Rectangular writing box with decoration of clouds and cranes, 17th century. Red lacquer with engraved gold and litharge painting, H. 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm); W. 4 7/8 in. (12.4 cm); L. 14 1/8 in. (35.9 cm). Gift of Florence and Herbert Irving, 2020, 2020.323.12a, b. public-domain.
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Rectangular writing box with decoration of clouds and cranes

17th century

Maker Unknown

Asian Art

Original Source
Maker/Artist
Maker Unknown
Classification
Lacquer
Formatted Medium
Red lacquer with engraved gold and litharge painting
Medium
Red lacquer with engraved gold, litharge painting
Locations
country: Japan
Dimensions
H. 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm); W. 4 7/8 in. (12.4 cm); L. 14 1/8 in. (35.9 cm)
Departments
Asian Art
Accession Number
2020.323.12a, b
Credit Line
Gift of Florence and Herbert Irving, 2020
Rights Statement
public-domain
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