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Writing Box with Dragon Design and Inlaid Mother-of-Pearl (J. suzuri-bako)

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Artwork Details

Writing Box with Dragon Design and Inlaid Mother-of-Pearl (J. suzuri-bako)
18th century
Japanese
lacquer with gold and mother-of -pearl inlay on wood
1 9/16 x 8 13/16 x 9 3/4 in. (3.97 x 22.54 x 24.77 cm); ; ;
Transfer from the College of Architecture and Design
1972/2.105

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This writing box was made to carry utensils including an ink stone, ink stick, small water-bottle, small knife, and writing brushes. The utmost care was lavished on the manufacture of such boxes, the decoration both insides and out was of the finest quality.

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