Covered cosmetic box

Detail of a pattern
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At A Glance

  • Period

    ca. 1837
  • Geography

    Japan
  • Material

    Lacquer and gold on wood (maki-e)
  • Dimension

    H x W x D: 14.5 x 21.5 x 13.3 cm (5 11/16 x 8 7/16 x 5 1/4 in)
  • Accession Number

    F1989.65a-e
  • EDAN ID

    edanmdm:fsg_F1989.65a-e

Object Details

  • Collection

    Freer Gallery of Art Collection
  • Exhibition History

    Japanese Arts in the Edo Period: 1615-1868, part 2 (March 8 to October 19, 2008)
    Japanese Arts in the Edo Period: 1615-1868, part 1 (August 18, 2007 to February 24, 2008)
    Japanese Art (May 9, 1993 to August 1, 1994)
  • Origin

    Japan
  • Credit Line

    Purchase — Charles Lang Freer Endowment
  • Type

    Container
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