Incense box with guri pattern
Round, red, carved incense box with a guri pattern. The box is circular and has a flat top and bottom. The entire surface is carved with a repeating pattern of scroll-like shapes. The scroll-like shapes on the top are more abstract and varied, while those on the sides are more uniform and swirl outward. The box has a glossy finish. The background is gray with a vignette effect.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 16th century
- Medium:
- Carved wood with red and black lacquer (Kamakura-bori)
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 599 × 449 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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