BoxesJapanese17th century

Three Boxes from an Incense-Game Set (Kōdōgubako) with Bamboo, Pine and Double Family-Crest Design

Early Edo period, late 17th century

Classification

Boxes

Medium

Lacquer on wood with decoration in gold utilizing the hiramaki-e (low-relief sprinkled design), nashiji ("pear-skinned" ground), and e-nashiji ("pear-skinned" ground) techniques; metal interior fittings

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

17th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

7.4 x 5.7 cm (2 15/16 x 2 1/4 in.)

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