Portable Tea-Utensil Box (Chabako) with Bonsai and Paulownia Crest Design
Early Edo period, late 17th century-early 18th century
Dimensions
11.1 x 17 x 9 cm (4 3/8 x 6 11/16 x 3 9/16 in.)
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