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Box with a design of hibiscus, asters, and grasses

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Object Details

Culture

Japan
Meiji period (1868–1912)

Date

early 20th century

Medium

Lacquer, gold, silver, and mother-of-pearl

Dimensions

5 1/4 × 8 1/8 × 10 1/4 inches (13.3 × 20.6 × 26 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Helen Anbinder, Class of 1962, and Paul Anbinder, Class of 1960

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2023.051.007