Writing Box with Deer and a Maple Tree Lacquered wood with [maki-e]
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Writing Box with Deer and a Maple Tree Lacquered wood with [maki-e]
Edo period, 18th century
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This work employs various techniques, such as the use of relatively large particles of gold dust for the patterns on the deer's back, while creating an elegant impression through the use of empty space."
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