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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

early 17th century

Japanese

Wood, lacquer, silk cord, 101 shells with paint and gold leaf
Box: 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.
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Livingston
67.124
Photo: Elizabeth Mann
location
Not currently on view

Resources

Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, "Noble Splendor: Art of Japanese Aristocrats," Jul. 28, 2018 - Mar. 3, 2019.

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