Writing Box
Original Language Title蒔絵硯箱
CultureJapanese
DateMuromachi period (1392-1573)
MediumLacquer with makie decoration
DimensionsOverall: 3 5/8 × 3 3/4 × 9 1/4 inches (9.21 × 9.53 × 23.5 cm)
Credit LinePurchase: William Rockhill Nelson Trust
Object number64-24 A-I
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DescriptionContents of box: waterwell, inkstone, two brushes, one knife, one gimlet, insert
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