Circular Incense Box with Design of Hotei

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Circular Incense Box with Design of Hotei

Alternate Title: 布袋紋堆黒香合
Japan, early Edo period, 17th century
Lacquer
Carved red and black lacquer
1 x 2 5/8 in. (2.5 x 6.7 cm)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall E. Wright (M.79.182.6)
Not currently on public view

Bibliography

  • Lee, Yu-kuan.  Oriental Lacquer Art.  New York and Tokyo: Weatherhill, 1972.
  • Kuwayama, George.  Far Eastern Lacquers.  Los Angeles:  Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1978.