Fine Taisho Period (1912-1926) Japanese lacquer ink box (suzuribako). This oval suzuribako is very unusual in shape and in surface treatment. The surface is painted wood grain with a gold high relief painting of a branch of kumquats. There is a single tray inside. The artist's name (Hisayoshi) is signed under the cover in gold.
Shibata Zeshin | Stacked Food Box (Jūbako) with Taro Plants and Chrysanthemums | Japan | late Edo (1615–1868)–early Meiji (1868–1912) period | The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Shibata Zeshin (Japanese, 1807–1891). Stacked Food Box (Jūbako) with Taro Plants and Chrysanthemums, mid-19th century. Late Edo (1615–1868)–Early Meiji (1868–1912) period. Japan. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Mary Griggs Burke Collection, Gift of the Mary and Jackson Burke Foundation, 2015 (2015.300.289a–g) | This work is exhibited in the “Celebrating the Arts of Japan: The Mary Griggs Burke Collection” exhibition, on view through January 22, 2017.#AsianArt100
Kajikawa School | Box for Incense with Design of Peonies, Iris, Morning Glories, and Wisteria | Japan | Meiji period (1868–1912) | The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Box for Incense with Design of Peonies, Iris, Morning Glories, and Wisteria, 19th century. Kajikawa School. Meiji period (1868–1912), Japan. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Gift of Alvin H. Schechter, 1985 (1985.399.31a–g)
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