Object type: Writing box
Department: Asian Art
Culture: Japan
Period: Edo period (1615–1868)
Date: mid-18th century
Medium: Paulownia wood, lacquer, mother-of-pearl, gold
Dimensions: H. 5 in. (12.7 cm); W. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm); L. 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm)
Classification: Lacquer
Credit line: Museum Accession