Writing Box (Suzuribako) with the “First Song” (Hatsune) Chapter from the Tale of Genji
| Title | Writing Box (Suzuribako) with the “First Song” (Hatsune) Chapter from the Tale of Genji |
|---|---|
| Date | early 1900s 19th century |
| Medium | Lacquered wood with gold and silver sprinkled powder (maki-e), foil application (kirikane), and metal inlay |
| Classification | Lacquer |
| Origin | Japan, Meiji period (1868–1912) Japan |
| Holding institution | The Cleveland Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Writing Box (Suzuribako) with the “First Song” (Hatsune) Chapter from the Tale of Genji (初音蒔絵硯箱), early 1900s. Japan, Meiji period (1868–1912). Lacquered wood with gold and silver sprinkled powder (maki-e), foil application (kirikane), and metal inlay; overall: 22.8 x 26.7 cm (9 x 10 1/2 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Newman T. Halvorson, 1970.28.a |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
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“Writing Box (Suzuribako) with the “First Song” (Hatsune) Chapter from the Tale of Genji” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated early 1900s. It is executed in lacquered wood with gold and silver sprinkled powder (maki-e), foil application (kirikane), and metal inlay and classified as lacquer. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).
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