VesselsJapanese19th century

Foliated Tray with Decoration of Pheasant on Rock Surrounded by Peonies

Meiji period, circa 1868-1895

Classification

Vessels

Medium

Horn or tortoise shell with decoration in black, crimson and gold lacquer

Culture

Japanese

Period

Meiji era, 1868-1912

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 4.7 x Diam. 27 cm (1 7/8 x 10 5/8 in.)

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