Box with Landscape and Scroll Pattern

Edo period (1615–1868)

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The technique of carving lacquer was brought to Japan from China in the fourteenth century. Originally found primarily in temples, particularly those affiliated with the Zen (Chinese: Chan)tradition, utensils made using this laborious technique become popular as secular household goods during the Edo period.

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江戸時代楼閣山水堆朱香合
Title: Box with Landscape and Scroll Pattern
Period: Edo period (1615–1868)
Culture: Japan
Medium: Carved red lacquer
Dimensions: H. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm); W. 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm); L. 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm)
Classification: Lacquer
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. George A. Crocker (Elizabeth Masten), 1937
Object Number: 38.25.101a, b
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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