Document Box (ryoshi-bako) / Artist Unknown, Japan
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- Accession Number
- 1972/2.108
- Title
- Document Box (ryoshi-bako)
- Artist
- Artist Unknown, Japan
- Artist Nationality
- Japanese
- Medium and Support
- black lacquer and abalone shell inlay on wood
- Object Creation Date
- 1615-1868
- Object Creation Place
- Asia (continent)
- Japan (nation)
- Creation Place 1
- Asia (continent)
- Creation Place 2
- Japan (nation)
- Dimensions
- 14.29 cm x 41.91 cm x 33.18 cm (5 5/8 in. x 16 1/2 in. x 13 1/16 in.)
- Century
- 17th-19th century
- Primary Object Classification
- Decorative Arts
- Primary Object Type
- lacquer
- Secondary Object Classification
- Wood and Woodcarving
- Secondary Object Type
- box
- Physical Description
- Lacquer ware box with mother-of-pearl inlay decoration combining geometric patterns, flowers, dragons, and scepters.
- Subject Matter
- A ryôshi-bako or document box holds important documents,
- letters, or even writing utensils such as paper, brushes, and ink.
- Secondary Keywords
- containers
- containers by form
- descriptors
- design elements
- motifs
- objects we use
- plant-derived motifs
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- Collection
- University of Michigan Museum of Art
- Image Size
- 1169 x 529
- File Size
- 65 KB
- Record
- 1972/2.108
- Link to this Item
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