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Merchant's Writing Box

Period:
Edo period (1615–1868)
Date:
mid-18th century
Culture:
Japan
Medium:
Paulownia wood, lacquer, mother-of-pearl, gold
Dimensions:
H. 5 in. (12.7 cm); W. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm); L. 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm)
Classification:
Lacquer
Credit Line:
Museum Accession
Accession Number:
X.651

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