The box is decorated in gold lacquer to depict stylized waves. The character "nezame" written inside the lid suggests a literary reference for the waves-to a 12th-century love story, "Awake at Night" ("Yoru no Nezame").
The box is decorated in gold lacquer to depict stylized waves. The character "nezame" written inside the lid suggests a literary reference for the waves-to a 12th-century love story, "Awake at Night" ("Yoru no Nezame").
Implements inside the box: A rectangular inkstone with a depression for water is positioned in the center of the box. On the right side are brushes and a stylus, while on left is an encased knife used to cut pa More
Implements inside the box: A rectangular inkstone with a depression for water is positioned in the center of the box. On the right side are brushes and a stylus, while on left is an encased knife used to cut pa More
Implements inside the box: A rectangular inkstone with a depression for water is positioned in the center of the box. On the right side are brushes and a stylus, while on left is an encased knife used to cut pa More
Implements inside the box: A rectangular inkstone with a depression for water is positioned in the center of the box. On the right side are brushes and a stylus, while on left is an encased knife used to cut pa More
Implements inside the box: A rectangular inkstone with a depression for water is positioned in the center of the box. On the right side are brushes and a stylus, while on left is an encased knife used to cut pa More
Implements inside the box: A rectangular inkstone with a depression for water is positioned in the center of the box. On the right side are brushes and a stylus, while on left is an encased knife used to cut pa More
Implements inside the box: A rectangular inkstone with a depression for water is positioned in the center of the box. On the right side are brushes and a stylus, while on left is an encased knife used to cut pa More
Implements inside the box: A rectangular inkstone with a depression for water is positioned in the center of the box. On the right side are brushes and a stylus, while on left is an encased knife used to cut pa More
Ogawa Shomin (Japanese, 1847-1891). 'Box for Writing Implements (suzuri bako) with an Antiquarian's Shop,' late 19th century. lacquer, gold, mother-of-pearl, silver. Walters Art Museum (67.162): Acquired by Hen More
Ogawa Shomin (Japanese, 1847-1891). 'Box for Writing Implements (suzuri bako) with an Antiquarian's Shop,' late 19th century. lacquer, gold, mother-of-pearl, silver. Walters Art Museum (67.162): Acquired by Hen More
Exhibit in the Cincinnati Art Museum, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. This artwork is in the public domain because the artist died more than 70 years ago. Photography was permitted in the museum without restriction.
Exhibit in the Cincinnati Art Museum, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. This artwork is in the public domain because the artist died more than 70 years ago. Photography was permitted in the museum without restriction.
Exhibit in the Cincinnati Art Museum, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. This artwork is in the public domain because the artist died more than 70 years ago. Photography was permitted in the museum without restriction.
Japanese lacquerware in the Östasiatiska museet, Stockholm, Sweden. This item is old enough so that it is in the public domain. Photography was permitted in the museum without restriction.
Japan, 17th century Furnishings; Accessories Lacquer over wood; gold and silver leaf, flakes, and powder; mother-of-pearl inlays Purchased with funds provided by Alice and Nahum Lainer, Carla and Fred Sands, More