small, light gray-blue lidded container with inlaid design of stylized chrysanthemums and dark, arabesque stems; organic design around outer border

Covered box with chrysanthemums, 13th century

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This luxurious covered box was probably used to store cosmetics, or, alternatively, as a container for incense. The lid is decorated with white chrysanthemums and black stems and leaves.

Details
Title
Covered box with chrysanthemums
Role
Artist
Accession Number
2015.79.489a,b
Catalogue Raisonne
Murase, Art through a Lifetime, no. 903
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small, light gray-blue lidded container with inlaid design of stylized chrysanthemums and dark, arabesque stems; organic design around outer border