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Miniature box with tray and two contained boxes

DateMeiji Period (1868-1912)
MediumGold and silver lacquers
Dimensions2 x 2 7/8 x 4 3/8 inches (5.1 x 7.3 x 11.1 cm)
CultureJapan
ClassificationsDecorative Arts
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Howard S. Liddell
Terms
  • Decorative Arts
  • Gold and silver lacquers
  • Animals
  • Bodies of water
  • Boxes (containers)
  • Bridges
  • Ferns
  • Fireflies
  • Flowers
  • Insects
  • Iris
  • Irises
  • Miniatures
  • Plant-derived motifs
  • Plants
  • Rock
  • Streams
  • Tassels
  • Trays
  • Japanese
Object number78.018.004
Collections
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