Rectangular Tray with Scene from the Tale of Genji

Period:
Edo period (1615–1868)
Date:
early 17th century
Culture:
Japan
Medium:
Gold maki-e on black lacquer, inlaid with mother-of-pearl
Dimensions:
W. 16 in. (40.6 cm); L. 30 in. (76.2 cm)
Classification:
Lacquer
Credit Line:
Purchase, Mary Livingston Griggs and Mary Griggs Burke Foundation Gift, 2002
Accession Number:
2002.2
60035415

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