Incense box in the shape of a folding fan
Gold-colored incense box in the shape of a folding fan. The box has a square base with a short cylindrical protrusion at one corner. The lid is shaped like a folding fan with a scalloped edge. The lid and the base have the same gold color. The lid features a design that resembles a landscape with gold speckles. The box is positioned on a white surface, casting a shadow to the right.
Artwork details
- Date:
- late 19th century
- Medium:
- Lacquered wood with gold and silver hiramaki-e on “pear-skin” (nashiji) ground
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 599 × 421 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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