Cabinet with Design of Pine, Bamboo, and Cherry Blossom, 19th century

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Cabinet with Design of Pine, Bamboo, and Cherry Blossom, Edo period (1615–1868), 19th century, Japan, Sprinkled gold on lacquer (maki-e), H. 9 1/2 in. ( cm); W. 13 3/4 in. ( cm); D. 8 3/4 in. ( cm), Lacquer, Well-born Japanese brides brought elaborate sets of household articles in gold- and silver-sprinkled lacquer to their new homes. Their trousseaux usually contained writing implements, tea utensils, toiletry articles, and equipment for such refined pursuits as incense games and the tea ceremony

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