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Photo: Elizabeth Mann
Two lacquer boxes with painted shells for drawing room game: Kai awase
Photo: Elizabeth Mann

Two lacquer boxes with painted shells for drawing room game: Kai awase

Dateearly 17th century
Maker Japanese
Object number67.124
Photo CreditPhoto: Elizabeth Mann
Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, "Noble Splendor: Art of Japanese Aristocrats," Jul. 28, 2018 - Mar. 3, 2019.
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Livingston
DimensionsBox: 13 1/2 x 11 1/4 x 11 1/4 in. (34.29 x 28.58 x 28.58 cm) Box: 13 1/2 x 11 1/4 x 11 1/4 in. (34.29 x 28.58 x 28.58 cm) Shells: various sizes, all approx. 2 3/4 x 3 1/4 x 1 in.
MediumWood, lacquer, silk cord, 101 shells with paint and gold leaf
Photo: Elizabeth Mann
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Image Not Available for Covered Box with Tray
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