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Laquered Chest with Drawers for Incense (ko-dansu)

Japanese

Artwork Details

Laquered Chest with Drawers for Incense (ko-dansu)
1615-1868
Japanese
black lacquer and mother of pearl inlay on wood
5 7/8 x 5 3/8 x 8 3/16 in. (15.0 x 13.8 x 20.9 cm)
Transfer from the College of Architecture and Design
1972/2.106

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Women fumigated their garments and rooms with fragrant incense regurlarly in ancient times. The chests are usually made of Paulownia wood and have drawers for storing incense. Incense burning was considered an important aspect of a lady's religious activities as well as her dressing process.

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