絵本散し蒔絵硯箱, Writing Box with Illustrated Books, 19th century

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絵本散し蒔絵硯箱, Writing Box with Illustrated Books, Meiji period (1868–1912), 19th century, Japan, Gold and silver maki-e on gold-sprinkled lacquer, H. 1 15/16 in. ( cm); W. 9 in. ( cm); D. 9 13/16 in. ( cm), Lacquer, The writing box (suzuri-bako) contains an inkstone and a water dropper, as well as an inner tray for writing implements. The lid is embellished with several illustrated characters that refer to the murmur of the river

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Size: 4956px × 3689px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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