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Anonymous
Chestearly Edo period, 17th century

Not on view
Small dome-lidded chest with dark lacquered surface, densely inlaid with gilt floral sprays and iridescent mother-of-pearl blossoms, bordered by engraved zigzag bands

Anonymous, Chest, early Edo period, 17th century, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of John & Junko Lee, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Anonymous
Title
Chest
Place Made
Japan
Date Made
early Edo period, 17th century
Period
Edo period (1603-1868)
Medium
Black lacquer with maki-e (sprinkled powder design) and mother-of-pearl inlay
Dimensions
8 1/6 x 11 1/4 x 6 11/16 in. (20.4 x 28.5 x 17.1 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of John & Junko Lee
Accession Number
M.90.71.6
Classification
Lacquer
Collecting Area
Japanese Art

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