BoxesJapanese14th-15th century

Covered Circular Incense Box with Peony Decoration

Muromachi to Momoyama period, circa 16th century

Classification

Boxes

Medium

Kamakura-bori; black and cinnabar lacquers over a carved wooden core

Culture

Japanese

Period

Muromachi period, 1392-1568

Century

14th-15th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

closed: H. 6.5 x Diam. 14.4 cm (2 9/16 x 5 11/16 in.)

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