Writing Box with Plum Blossoms
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Writing Box with Plum Blossoms
Edo period, 17th century
Lacquer coating with [maki-e] decoration
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The composition on the lid, an extreme close-up of a blooming plum tree in gold and lead, is probably based on a design from the work of the famous Kyoto artist Hon’ami Koestu."
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