Box with Design of Kiyomizudera, early 19th century

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Box with Design of Kiyomizudera, Edo period (1615–1868), early 19th century, Japan, Black lacquer over copper, inlaid with mother-of-pearl, H. 1 1/16 in. ( cm); W. 3 1/2 ( cm); L. 5 in. ( cm), Lacquer, The temple and surrounding areas depicted on the lid of this box represent Kiyomizudera, or the Temple of Pure Water, a celebrated complex in the eastern part of Kyoto. As the name implies, the temple is located near a spring famed for the healing properties of its water

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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