Cabinet with Design of Chrysanthemum by a Stream, 19th century

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Cabinet with Design of Chrysanthemum by a Stream, Edo period (1615–1868), 19th century, Japan, Gold and silver maki-e on lacquered wood with metal fittings, H. 15 in. ( cm); W. 15 7/8 in. ( cm); D. 9 5/8 in. ( cm), Lacquer, This cabinet, part of a wedding trousseau, comprised of thirty-one pieces, represents late Edo-period maki-e (decoration in gold and/or silver sprinkled powder) art at its finest. The Shimazu family, lords of Satsuma in Kyushu, ordered this traditional trousseau most likely for Taka-hime, who was married to Matsudaira Sadakazu, lord of Kuwana (Ise Province), around 1830

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