page_title: Suzuri-bako
hierarchical_section_title: Suzuri-bako
caption_attribution_description: English: Writing Box with Eight Bridges Ogata Kōrin Rectangular two-tier box with rounded corners and lid; upper tier holds inkstone and water dropper; lower tier is for paper; eight bridges design after chapter 9 of The Tales of Ise; irises and plank bridges 1700, Edo period, 18th century. Writing box; black lacquered wood, gold, maki-e, abalone shells, silver and corroded lead strips (bridges); 27.3 × 19.7 × 14.2 cm Tokyo National Museum, Tokyo 日本語: 八橋蒔絵螺鈿硯箱　尾形光琳作　東京国立博物館 Français&#160;: Boîte à lettres aux huit ponts. Ogata Kōrin. 1700, époque d'Edo. Boîte rectangulaire à deux niveaux avec coins et couvercle arrondis; le niveau supérieur contient la pierre à encre et le réservoir d'eau; le niveau inférieur est pour le papier; huit ponts conçus d'après le chapitre 9 des Contes d’Ise Iris et ponts de planches. Bois laqué noir, doré, maki-e, coquilles d'ormeau, bandes d'argent et de plomb corrodé (ponts); 27,3 × 19,7 × 14,2 cm. Musée national de Tokyo
context_page_description: Suzuri-bako are a type of Japanese writing box. The boxes are traditionally made of lacquered wood and are used to hold writing implements. Historically, the boxes were associated with calligraphy, and as such they were made using high-quality materials designed to safeguard porcelain inkstones from harm.
context_section_description: Suzuri-bako (硯箱; "inkstone box") are a type of Japanese writing box. The boxes are traditionally made of lacquered wood and are used to hold writing implements. Historically, the boxes were associated with calligraphy, and as such they were made using high-quality materials designed to safeguard porcelain inkstones (suzuri) from harm.
caption: A larger Edo period suzuri-bako depicting eight bridges and iris, lacquerware and mother-of-pearl, attributed to Ogata Kōrin (National Treasure)
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