Writing box (suzuribako) with aquatic design
Artist
Nomura Chohei
(Japanese, 2nd half 18th century)
Dateearly 19th century
PeriodEdo period (1615–1868)
MediumLacquerware with ceramic inkstone and silver fitting; lacquered wood with decoration of gold and silver hiramakie, dark silver takamakie, nashiji, and inlaid mother-of-pearl and stag antler
DimensionsOverall: 8 9/16 × 6 1/4 in. (21.8 × 15.8 cm)
ClassificationsDecorative Arts
Credit LineMuseum purchase with funds from the David J. Patten Asian Art Fund, 2021
Object number2021.23
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