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Tiered writing boxes (jûsuzuribako) used for poetry contests
Tiered writing boxes (jûsuzuribako) used for poetry contests

Tiered writing boxes (jûsuzuribako) used for poetry contests

Mori Kansai (Japanese, 1814–1894)
mid-late 19th century
Medium/TechniqueWood (paulownia) with lacquer
DimensionsOverall: 20 x 22.5 cm (7 7/8 x 8 7/8 in.)
Credit LineMuseum purchase with funds donated by Willard and Elizabeth Clark
Accession number2015.2243.1-30
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsLacquer works
Collections
ProvenanceMay 15, 2015, anonymous sale (sale 22814), Bonhams, London, lot 315, to the MFA. (Accession Date: June 25, 2015)
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