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Three Boxes from an Incense-Game Set (Kōdōgubako) with Bamboo, Pine and Double Family-Crest Design

Three Boxes from an Incense-Game Set (Kōdōgubako) with Bamboo, Pine and Double Family-Crest Design

Japanese

Lacquer on wood with decoration in gold utilizing the hiramaki-e (low-relief sprinkled design), nashiji ("pear-skinned" ground), and e-nashiji ("pear-skinned" ground) techniques; metal interior fittings

Edo period, 1615-1868

Boxes