Nest of Boxes

late 19th century

1 of 3

Caption

Nest of Boxes, late 19th century. Lacquered wood, Largest box: 1 3/4 x 5 1/4 in. (4.4 x 13.4 cm) Center box: 1 1/8 x 2 1/8 in. (2.9 x 5.4 cm) Eight remaining boxes: 1 1/8 x 1 3/8 in. (2.9 x 3.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Anonymous gift, 47.219.5a-b. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Asian Art

Title

Nest of Boxes

Date

late 19th century

Period

Meiji Period

Geography

Place made: Japan

Medium

Lacquered wood

Classification

Container

Dimensions

Largest box: 1 3/4 x 5 1/4 in. (4.4 x 13.4 cm) Center box: 1 1/8 x 2 1/8 in. (2.9 x 5.4 cm) Eight remaining boxes: 1 1/8 x 1 3/8 in. (2.9 x 3.5 cm)

Credit Line

Anonymous gift

Accession Number

47.219.5a-b

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