浪花の夢蒔絵硯箱, Writing Box (Suzuribako) with “Dream in Naniwa” Design, 18th century

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浪花の夢蒔絵硯箱, Writing Box (Suzuribako) with “Dream in Naniwa” Design, Edo period (1615–1868), 18th century, Japan, Lacquered wood with gold, silver takamaki-e, hiramaki-e, and silver inlay, H. 2 1/8 in. ( cm); W. 9 1/2 in. ( cm); L. 9 1/4 in. ( cm), Lacquer, Writing boxes hold an inkstone (suzuri), a water dropper, and writing brushes. As with this example, they are often decorated with images featuring literary references. This box is embellished with a design referring to Naniwa (present-day Osaka), one of the famous scenic spots of Japan

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
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