Scroll Box

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Scroll Box

19th century

Artist/maker unknown, Japanese

The narrow format of this box indicates it was intended to hold a scroll, most likely a handscroll. The artist has used the length of the box to create the nandina motif on the top and sides. The silver handles use a stylized family crest design known as "five-star."

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Object Details

Title:

Scroll Box

Date:

19th century

Artist:

Artist/maker unknown, Japanese

Medium:

Lacquer on wood; gold, silver and red lacquer

Dimensions:

4 1/2 x 16 inches (11.4 x 40.6 cm)

Classification:

Containers

Credit Line:

Gift of Mrs. Moncure Biddle in memory of her father, Ernest F. Fenollosa, 1957

Accession Number:

1957-41-4a,b

Geography:

Made in Japan, Asia

Context:

Period: Edo Period (1615-1868)

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