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One-Wheel Maki-e and Mother-of-Pearl Box

UnknownMeiji period

Saitama Prefectual Museum of History and Folklore

Saitama Prefectual Museum of History and Folklore
Saitama City, Japan

This box is for makeup and small items. The entire box is embedded with gold dust and has a thin line depicting waves. Between these waves are oxcart wheels made with mother-of-pearl. The craftsman who made this box in the 19th century referenced a similar box produced in the 13th century (currently kept at the Tokyo National Museum) that was designated as a national treasure and faithfully reproduced it. The high level of craftsmanship is apparent.

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  • Title: One-Wheel Maki-e and Mother-of-Pearl Box
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date: Meiji period
  • Physical Dimensions: w34.5 x h20.5 x d26.5 cm
  • Type: Japanner product
  • External Link: http://www.saitama-rekimin.spec.ed.jp/
Saitama Prefectual Museum of History and Folklore

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