Mirror of metal on the back of which are birds trees and sacred turtle in high relief, bearing the crest of the Tokugawa family, three asarum leaves, their points together, within a circle Mirror fits into round lacquer box also bearing the crest, three times on cover.

(Cosmetic box), 18th century

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Black and gold lacquerexpand_more

Gift of Mrs. George W. Porterexpand_more  24.21.1a-c

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These small boxes are decorated with a pattern of bamboo, plum and pine, symbolic of strength and longevity. They also bear the hollyhock crest of the Tokugawa family rulers of Japan during the Edo period (1615-1868).

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Details
Title
(Cosmetic box)
Role
Artist
Dimension
Diam.4-9/16 (mirror) in.; Diam.5-1/4 (case) in.
Accession Number
24.21.1a-c
Curator Approved

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Mirror of metal on the back of which are birds trees and sacred turtle in high relief, bearing the crest of the Tokugawa family, three asarum leaves, their points together, within a circle Mirror fits into round lacquer box also bearing the crest, three times on cover.