Plover-Shaped Incense Box

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Plover-Shaped Incense Box

Alternate Title: 香合
Japan, late 19th - early 20th century
Lacquer
Lacquer with gold powder (maki-e: sprinkled powder design)
3 1/8 x 3 1/2 x 3/4 in. (8 x 8.9 x 1.9 cm)
Gift of Miss Bella Mabury (M.39.2.554a-b)
Not currently on public view