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Square Box
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Square Box

Date18th century
Maker Japanese
Label TextIn pre-modern Japan, the daughters of wealthy feudal lords were sent off into marriage with elaborate wedding trousseau, or konrei chodo. In addition to fine lacquer objects, bridal trousseaus also included luxury objects such as gold screens and bedding, which porters would carry in a long procession as the bride traveled to her new home.
Object number34.81.5
Credit LineEugene Fuller Memorial Collection
Dimensions2 1/2 x 2 7/8 x 2 7/8 in. (6.4 x 7.3 x 7.3 cm)
MediumLacquer and bronze
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Square Box
Japanese
18th century
Object number: 34.81.4
Square incense box and cover (kogo)
Square incense box and cover (kogo)
Japanese
ca. 1750
Object number: 91.132
Image Not Available for Guri lacquer square box and cover
Guri lacquer square box and cover
Japanese
late 17th century - early 18th century
Object number: 49.221
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Covered Box with Tray
Japanese
18th century
Object number: 34.81.1
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Covered Box with Tray
Japanese
18th century
Object number: 34.81.2
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Covered box with tray
Japanese
18th century
Object number: 34.81.3
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Covered box with inset tray
Japanese
18th century
Object number: 34.81.6
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Covered box
Japanese
18th century
Object number: 34.81.7
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Incense box
Japanese
Object number: 40.188.1
Tebako (cosmetic box) with design of Urashima
Tebako (cosmetic box) with design of Urashima
Japanese
14th century
Object number: 51.78
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Square Plate
Japanese
Object number: 35.640
Square Tray
Square Tray
Chinese
16th century
Object number: 49.164