Writing box

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Title: Writing box
Date Created: 18th century
Physical Dimensions: H. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm); W. 7 5/8 in. (19.4 cm); L. 8 1/4 in. (21 cm)
Type: Writing box
External Link: http://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/57184
Medium: Black lacquer with sprinkled gold and silver (maki-e) on wood
Repository: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Period: Edo period (1615–1868)
Culture: Japan

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