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Incense container in the shape of a tea caddy bag
Incense container in the shape of a tea caddy bag

Incense container in the shape of a tea caddy bag

Tomita Kôjirô (1890–1976)
1905
Medium/TechniqueMaki-e and lacquer; lacquer; decoration represents brocade bag with card tied in a trefoil knot; takamakie in gold and silver; inside space hirame ground
DimensionsHeight x diameter: 2.6 x 8.7 cm (1 x 3 7/16 in.)
Credit LineGift of Harriet D. Tomita (Mrs. Kōjirō)
Accession number41.55a-b
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ClassificationsLacquer works
Collections
Provenance1941, gift of Harriet D. Tomita to the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. (Accession date: February 13, 1941)
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