Lacquered box in the shape of two books and two scrolls

about 1790

Object PlaceChina

Medium/TechniqueWood body with black lacquer; mother-of-pearl and ivory inlays

DimensionsH. 11.7 x W. 9.6 x D. 16.3 cm (4 5/8 x 3 3/4 x 6 7/16 in.)

Credit LineHelen S. Coolidge Fund

Accession number1995.83a-c

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ClassificationsLacquer works

Collections

First half of 18th century

first half of the 15th century

Artist unknown, Japanese

second half of 19th century

18th–19th century

18th century

Late 19th century

19th century

18th century

18th century

18th–19th century

18th century

early 18th century