BoxesJapanese17th century

Kōdaiji Comb Box (Kushibako) with Flowering Clematis Design

Early Edo period, first half of 17th century

Classification

Boxes

Medium

Lacquer on wood with Kōdaiji-style decoration in gold utilizing the hiramaki-e (low-relief sprinkled design) and e-nashiji ("pear-skinned" ground) techniques; gilt-copper fittings

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

17th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

13.7 x 17.2 x 14.6 cm (5 3/8 x 6 3/4 x 5 3/4 in.)

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