Writing Box

19th century

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Caption

Writing Box, 19th century. Keyaki (zelkova wood) finished with clear lacquer, black iron fittings, 7 3/8 x 7 1/8 x 10 3/4 in. (18.7 x 18.1 x 27.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Frederick Baekeland , 2011.77. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Asian Art

Title

Writing Box

Date

19th century

Period

Meiji Period

Geography

Place made: Japan

Medium

Keyaki (zelkova wood) finished with clear lacquer, black iron fittings

Classification

Container

Dimensions

7 3/8 x 7 1/8 x 10 3/4 in. (18.7 x 18.1 x 27.3 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Frederick Baekeland

Accession Number

2011.77

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