Manjushri Bodhisattva, early 15th century

Kichizan Minchō

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outer storage box for incense game set; box features gold and silver designs of a landscape with tree and bird, scholar's rock, and blossoming trees with stylized waves; contains other sets of smaller boxes inside, containing game pieces and incense storage containers, each decorated in gold with motifs from nature and of small buildings on stilts; many separate tools including a tamper, tongs, chopsticks, and cutting tools; two ceramic incense bowls; square multi-layered gold box with similar decorative motifs, writing box, and a box containing incised ivory chips — Box and assorted implements for the incense game, 17th-18th century
Japan

G239

male figure with flames behind back; holds sword up in PR hand and beads out in PL hand; face is grimacing, with one fang pointing up on one side of his mouth, and down on the opposite; red male figure at his L foot looking down holding a staff; female figure at his PL foot — The Immovable Wisdom King (Fudō Myōō) with Two Attendants, 14th century
Japan

G220

seated figure with legs crossed, hands clasped on lap; shroud over head draping over shoulders; clothing drapes over front knees; remnants of gold pigment; inlaid eyes — Bodhidharma, 14th century
Japan

G222

cup with three lobes; beige in color with underglaze design of diving birds in darker color; darker glaze around lip; incised line below lobes where cup rounds out to bottom — Ash container with three birds, late 16th century
Japan

G225

large bottle with relatively short neck from rounded shoulder; rust colored body with mottled, gritty, raised gray, ochre, cream overglaze — Sake Bottle, 17th century
Japan

G223

globular jar with short neck and slot for handle; wide mouth; broad, flat base; dark, almost black glaze with patch of ochre coloring on side — Wide-mouthed Oil Jar (kayatsubo), c. 1750
Japan

G223

long, narrow, stringed musical instrument; four indentations cut out of sides; black lacquer with small round mother-of-pear inlays along one edge; orange tassels with light blue cord — Zither named “Flowing Water", 1794
Nakamura Sōtetsu

G239

pitcher with very narrow neck with decorative disk within neck, and narrower, needle-like mouth; short, squat, segmented spout with loose cap; thin incised lines around soft shoulder; green patina — Water vessel (Kundika), 918-1392
Korea

G206

two cut-away interior vignettes with hill and trees between them; scene on left with man in black at left; standing lady at center in white flowered kimono and red apron-like skirt; three seated woman at right, one at left; woman in pink walking up stairs toward standing woman; two women in LRC in garden with white and red flowers; scene at right with man in white seated at top center; five seated women; one standing woman at left carrying a tray with a white cloth; unsigned — The "Jeweled Chaplet" and "Typhoon" Chapters from the Tale of Genji, late 18th-early 19th century
Japan

G253

bound book with blue cover; pages inside contain text alternating with images of courtiers visiting, bathing, lounging, and playing instruments — Red and White Tale of Genji, vol. 2: Autumn Excursion, 1709
Okumura Masanobu

G226

rectangular box with scenes from the Tale of Genji painted on outside; on cover: male and female figure inside building looking out over verandah onto snow-covered rocks and a stream; on one side, female figure in green and red robes lays on her stomach on verandah looking wistfully toward man in white who is seated on the ground; on opposite side, a young woman and two other figures inside on green matting; blossoming tree nearby; inside is gold painted with white chrysanthemums — Box with scenes from The Tale of Genji, 18th century
Japan

G252

scenes in and around Kyoto showing foreign visitors, some with "Christian" symbols; some of the figures in "western" dress are probably Japanese; other ambiguously clad figures in foreground may be Koreans; famous sites identified by labels; ornate clouds of embossed gold-leaf decorate all panels and are integral visual element of landscape — Scenes in and around Kyoto, early 17th century
G219

unsigned; mounted fan painting; group of men walking alongside a carriage at R under red torii gate; another group of men with two carriages at L, with three men seated on ground at UL;; scene is divided by gold clouds — Scene from the "Spring Shoots II" Chapter of The Tale of Genji, late 16th century
Japan

G251

unsigned; mounted fan painting; five figures at center with striped butterfly wings; five figures seated on verandah at R watching; dragon at UL; scene is divided by gold clouds — Scene from the "Butterflies" Chapter of the Tale of Genji, late 16th century
Japan

G252

small sheets of paper (shishiki) decorated with calligraphy or illustrated scenes from Genji dispersed over panels of gold foil; 108 total; calligraphy is written by various courtiers whose names are inscribed on small slips of paper next to the shishiki — Fifty-four Scenes from the Tale of Genji [left of a pair], late 17th century
Attributed to Tosa Mitsuoki

G251

small sheets of paper (shishiki) decorated with calligraphy or illustrated scenes from Genji dispersed over panels of gold foil; 108 total; calligraphy is written by various courtiers whose names are inscribed on small slips of paper next to the shishiki — Fifty-four Scenes from the Tale of Genji [right of a pair], late 17th century
Attributed to Tosa Mitsuoki

G251

collection of twenty images from the Tale of Genji painted in full color; primarily images of men and women inside small tatami rooms overlooking verandahs and small courtyards; clouds colored with gold leaf obscure trees and rivers — Album with scenes from The Tale of Genji, 17th century
Japan

G251

male figure in monk's dress holding a large crustacean by its front feelers; curved staff behind PR shoulder; figure is standing on a shore; rock formation and gnarled tree behind him — The Zen Eccentric Xianzi [left of a pair of Zhutou and Xianzi], late 15th-early 16th century
Yōgetsu

G223

male figure in white monk's robes standing on sloping shoreline; figure holds out an animal head in his extended hands; rock formation in background with a canopy of foliage overhead; small eddy in water at L — The Zen Eccentric Zhutou [right of a pair of Zhutou and Xianzi], late 15th-early 16th century
Yōgetsu

G223

jagged, towering rock formations at R with waterfall and gnarled pine trees; small pavilion on shore at lower center with fishing boat nearby; small footbridge connects two shores across a small channel with trees at L; bluish mountains in background; inscriptions ULQ — Early Spring Landscape, before 1533
Shūtoku; Author: Inscribed by Yōkoku Kentō; Author: Inscribed by Teihō Shōchū

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mounted fan painting: man in white robe holding a calligraphy brush up to the side of a small cliff or rock formation covered with foliage; shorter man behind him leans over a rock, looking on; ivory roller ends — Hanshan and Shide, mid 16th century
attributed to Kano Yukinobu

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snow-covered rocks at L with wilted, snow-covered reeds; hazy snowy mountain in background; patches of light gold wash; inscription at R — “River and Sky in Evening Snow,” from the Eight Views of the Xiao and Xiang Rivers, c. 1602-1603
Kaihō Yūshō; Author: Inscribed by Saishō Jōtai

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crane standing on one leg with body facing R, and head bent back over wing to L; two stalks of bamboo at L — Crane with Bamboo [right of a triptych of White-Robed Kannon and Cranes], 17th century
Attributed to Kano Tan'yū

G223

female figure in flowing white robes leaning over a rock, watching waves crash against the rock; waterfall in background; halo around figure — White-Robed Kannon [center of a triptych of White-Robed Kannon and Cranes], 1664
Attributed to Kano Tan'yū

G223

crane standing, facing L, head up and beak slightly open; crane is standing on one leg with the other slightly bent; pine boughs at R — Crane with Pine [left of a triptych of White-Robed Kannon and Cranes], 1664
Attributed to Kano Tan'yū

G223

cluster of morning glories, with vines, small pink flowers, and grasses; a few insects perched on grasses — Autumn Flowers [left of a pair], mid 19th century
Oki Ichiga

G225

unsigned; image of two black lacquer kimono stands with different types of gold patterning, hung with various patterned kimono; koto (zither) in LRQ; tubular case with pink flowered brocade, pink tassels and gold bells hanging from right top corner of kimono stand at right — Whose Sleeves?, early 17th century
Japan

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unsigned; musicians and actors on stage at L with audience outdoors, looking on and talking to one another; fence and banners erected behind audience; building at R with men standing and talking behind walls, and others outside sitting and chatting — Okuni Kabuki, first quarter 17th century
Japan

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male figure in gray and white striped kimono grabs the wrist of a young female attendant who was handing him a red dish; other young women and geisha serve tea, play instruments, and dance around the man; small feast in front of man on ground, including large red snapper; scene takes place on a green dock over water — Summer Party on the Bank of the Kamo River, around 1800
Utagawa Toyohiro

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seated Buddha; PL hand in lap with open palm, index and thumb loosely touching; PR hand up, with index finger and thumb touching; two-tiered knobby hair, long earlobes; traces of red pigment on robes; seated on wide, stylized lotus on round base — Amida, the Buddha of Infinite Light, early 12th century
Japan

G220

standing wooden figure with shallowly carved draping robes with small tie at waist; peaceful expression on face; long earlobes and squared hat; figure is missing entire PR arm; PL arm is missing below the elbow, but it is apparent arm is bent forward at elbow — Bonten, the Creator, late 10th century
Japan

G220

standing figure with a conical hat with ear flaps, long skirt and cloak draped over the left shoulder; figure is standing on rock formation with palms up and crossed at the wrist across the chest; base — Zaō Gongen, Manifestation of Mount Kinpu, 12th century
Japan

G220

dark gray pitcher with bulb-like body, short neck, and dramatically flared mouth; mouth flare is actually wider than body; hole in side of body; rounded bottom — Jar with flared mouth, 5th century
Japan

G205

jar with three incised lines around widest part; high neck, slightly flaring mouth with incised lines around outside; remnants of tan ash glaze — Jar, 3rd-7th century
Japan

G205

flat bottom; bulbous, slightly flattened bottom section; vertical wide neck with ribs; pair of irregular blocky handles; thick inverted mouth ring; entire piece intentionally asymmetrical/misshapen/slightly collapsed, with broken incised wavy line on bottom section and inherent cracking; green, light brown and tan glaze; brown lacquer cover with faceted top knob — "Burst bag" Freshwater Jar, late 16th - early 17th century
Japan

G224

tall, narrow caddy with short, outward-curving mouth and incised line around the middle of the body; dark-brown glaze applied over a brown underglaze; bottommost portion unglazed; tiny ivory lid with concentric, incised lines — Tea caddy, after 1657
Nonomura Ninsei

G224

bowl with rounded square shape with rounded corners; three small square feet; blue-grey with white slip design of twining flowers; arc-shaped trellis (?) at one side; lines and scrolls around border; deep swirl at bottom center — Plate with grapevines, trellis, and geometric design, late 16th century
Japan

G225

tea caddy, large, katatsuki shape, irregular surface; dark brown glaze, slightly flared shoulder, short neck; tapers subtly at base; ivory cover with tiny finial and incised concentric lines around finial — Tea caddy, late 16th century
Japan

G224

large, brown ceramic jar with short, reddish-brown neck and lip; area of dripping, dark glaze down one side+ — Storage jar, 15th century
Japan

G223

picnic set with four stacking bowls decorated with bands of flowers and foliage from each of the four seasons; sake flask created from bamboo, with bamboo leaf motif and crested flying birds; sides of caddy are decorated with wisteria; lid for stacking bowls features phoenix with chrysanthemum design; silver handle — Picnic set with plants from the four seasons, 18th century
Japan

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drum core in shape of two adjoined chalices; black lacquer with gold flecked grape vines, leaves, and squirrels — Large hand-drum core with grapevines and squirrels, late 16th century
Japan

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lacquered writing box with heavily decorated cover and sides; zigzag down center divides pine tree with plum blossoms against a black background, from motif of chrysanthemums and leaves against reddish background; motifs continue on sides; ink stone and two empty boxes inside — Writing box with pines, plum, chrysanthemums, and paulownia, 16th century
Japan

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unembellished cup with lid and saucer; small finial on top of lid — Container for rubbing incense, 14th century
Japan

G220

bronze ritual bell with handle in the shape of a five-pronged vajra, handle stem and bell shoulder decorated with lotus petal design; probably intended for use in Esoteric Buddhist rites — Ritual bell with handle in the shape of the vajra, 18th century
Japan

G220

stoneware jar with brownish ash glaze evenly distributed, mostly on the upper shoulder; wide, low shape with wide mouth and short, straight lip; foot pierced in five places with small rectangular openings; five band design around upper shoulder with alternating motifs of concentric circles and triangles with cross-hatching; bands separated by incised lines — Small Jar with Perforated Foot and Stamped and Incised Designs, late 6th - early 7th century
Korea

G206

black stoneware decorated with close, thin vertical incised lines around body; squat shape with flat shoulder, short neck, flat, flared mouth — Oil bottle, 9th century
Korea

G206

pitcher shaped like a melon; short, curved spout; handle rises above spout height at top; small cover with tiny loop on top, resembling a melon vine — Ewer in the shape of a melon, first half 12th century
Korea

G206

tall vessel with graceful widening near top; fluted into six sections; short, thin neck with high mouth; two concentric inscribed circles below neck; horizontal inscribed markings around center — Lobed maebyeong, 13th century
Korea

G206

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
Korea

G206

white bottle with looping floral decoration on body; incised lines around base of neck and body; narrow neck, wide body, narrow foot slightly flaring mouth — Bottle with floral design, late 15th century
Korea

G206

one of four: dish with high walls and deep scalloped cutouts on each edge, creating dramatic, irregular square shape; textured, beige over glaze against dark brown underglaze; beige over glaze on bottom lightly brushed around bowl; subtle blue vine accents on underside at cutouts — Set of food dishes (mukōzuke), early 18th century
Japan

G225

one of four: dish with high walls and deep scalloped cutouts on each edge, creating dramatic, irregular square shape; textured, beige over glaze against dark brown underglaze; beige over glaze on bottom lightly brushed around bowl; subtle blue vine accents on underside at cutouts — Set of food dishes (mukōzuke), early 18th century
Japan

G225

one of four: dish with high walls and deep scalloped cutouts on each edge, creating dramatic, irregular square shape; textured, beige over glaze against dark brown underglaze; beige over glaze on bottom lightly brushed around bowl; subtle blue vine accents on underside at cutouts — Set of food dishes (mukōzuke), early 18th century
Japan

G225

many small children playing with and climbing on a white elephant that is lying down — Chinese Children Playing with an Elephant [right of a pair], late 18th-mid 19th century
Style of Nagasawa Rosetsu

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different images of Kannon, images of Buddha figures within large halos, with attendants, on lotus pedestals; text, some in Sanskrit — Iconographic drawings of the forms of Kannon, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, 5th month of 1230, fifth month of 1230
Shinken

G220

unsigned; white deer wearing bells and an ornate saddle with a wisteria vine growing from it; golden circle within wisteria with three figures sitting cross-legged, and sitting with hands folded in front of chest, clasping small tablets, four of the figures are in white, and center figure is in red; mountains at top with colorful mounds, water below, and golden moon near top — Deer Mandala of the Kasuga Shrine, first half 15th century
Japan

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round, flat object with scalloped, pointed edges; raised knob at center; rough ship just R of center knob; stylized waves at L; four Korean characters at top center; green with patina — Mirror showing a ship at sea and inscription, 12th century
Korea

G206

squat, low bowl with gray-green glaze; diagonal zigzagging lines circle the bowl near lip; domed cover with multiple rings of zigzagging diagonal lines; ring of flowers around widest portion; bowl sits on very low foot — Covered box with wavy lines and chrysanthemums, second half 15th century
Korea

G206

light green and tan bottle with grey recessed areas; pear-shaped; round foot; raised, billowing, floral leaf patterns — Bottle with peony leaves, second half 15th century
Korea

G206

red-brown jar with mottled ochre colored glaze around shoulder and down one side; four bow-like decorations around shoulder; short, vertical neck — Tea leaf storage jar, late 16th century
Japan

G224

jar with narrow base, wide shoulder, narrow neck, and incised lip; concentric incised lines around neck, shoulder, and portion of center; light greenish glaze — Vase in meiping shape, 13th century
Japan

G224

glazed interior; dark olive, brown, and charcoal colored glaze with ochre, orange, and pink accented areas; 3 1/2" mouth diameter with slightly raised, rolled lip; several small bumps near mouth — Vase, 1988
Honoho Tankyū

G223

studded helmet with short visor at front and four-tiered, wide spreading laced neck guard; curving face protectors with decorated buckskin, studs, and crests; heraldic metal disc with Sanskrit characters for the Buddhist deity Fudo; pair or thin, bladelike metal kuwagatas at front center with heart cutouts; neck guard held together with green ties; ochre colored knots around borders; has wooden stand — Helmet with ornament bearing seed syllable for Fudō Myōō, 17th century
Japan

G219

vase with pale gray-blue glaze and dark stylized leaf pattern on two sides; narrow foot with widening at shoulder; narrow neck; cupped mouth with high vertical lip — Bottle with leaves, 11th century
Korea

G206

round bronze medallion with raised knob at center; five bands inside encircling center knob; each band with different figures inside including four directional guardian animals and twelve zodiac signs in relief — Mirror with Cosmological Design, 12th-13th century
Korea

G206

inverted pear-shape; short neck; round mouth is wider than neck; light green glaze with darker green foliage and flower motif; lid is bell-shaped with darker grayish glaze and darker vine design — Maebyeong with chrysanthemums, 11th-12th century
Korea

G206

squat, dark brown container with flat shoulder; very short neck, rolled lip; drips down side of darker, iridescent over glaze on sides; ivory cover with incised circle around tiny knob; comes with three cover pouches: purple; light stripes with cloud pattern; beige metallic brocade — Tea caddy, late 16th - early 17th century
Japan

G224

abstracted peony motif in shades of brown; narrow base, wider shoulder, short lip — Maebyeong with peonies, 11th-12th century
Korea

G206

one of four: dish with high walls and deep scalloped cutouts on each edge, creating dramatic, irregular square shape; textured, beige over glaze against dark brown underglaze; beige over glaze on bottom lightly brushed around bowl; subtle blue vine accents on underside at cutouts — Set of food dishes (mukōzuke), early 18th century
Japan

G225

inverted pear-shape; slightly flared bottom; small crane and cloud designs — Maebyeong with flying cranes and clouds, 12th century
Korea

G206

Incense burner, 13th century

Japan

G220

small, double pointed object with five prongs converging to form each point; center decorated with petal and concentric circle motif — Five-pronged vajra, late 14th century
Japan

G220

unsigned; village scene with people in various forms of activity; men with carriages; images separated by gold clouds — Six Scenes from the Tale of Genji, 18th century
Japan

G251

large jar with dark brown dripping over glaze and large rocky inclusions; wide shoulder, short neck, rolled lip; gnarled texture — Storage jar, 15th century
Japan

G222

square writing box with golden wave pattern surrounding a bridge with mother-of-pearl supports; inside: pewter, gold, and mother-of-pearl swans on golden bank with eddies; design of swans inside around ink stone — Writing box with bridge and waves, 18th century
Japan

G237

small earthenware cup with lid; cup has upward hooking handle on side and slightly protruding collar for lid; lid has small knob at top — Small lidded jar with handle, second half of 5th century
Korea

G206

small storage box that fits inside larger box, L2015.33.426.2a,b; box has raised design of small foliage cluster at L, and small flowers at R — Box and assorted implements for the incense game, 17th-18th century
Japan

G239

small storage box that fits inside larger box, L2015.33.426.2a,b; box has raised design of tree with crescent moon on cover — Box and assorted implements for the incense game, 17th-18th century
Japan

G239

small storage box that fits inside larger box, L2015.33.426.2a,b; box has raised design of thin paper strips or rods on cover — Box and assorted implements for the incense game, 17th-18th century
Japan

G239

small storage box that fits inside larger box, L2015.33.426.2a,b; box has raised design of three flying birds on cover — Box and assorted implements for the incense game, 17th-18th century
Japan

G239

small storage box that fits inside larger box, L2015.33.426.2a,b; box has raised design of cluster of flowers including iris — Box and assorted implements for the incense game, 17th-18th century
Japan

G239

storage box for six smaller boxes; outer box has grid and floral motif in gold and contains six smaller boxes each with own motif — Box and assorted implements for the incense game, 17th-18th century
Japan

G239

small storage box that fits inside larger box, L2015.33.426.2a,b; box has raised design of bridge with tree — Box and assorted implements for the incense game, 17th-18th century
Japan

G239

trapezoid shaped black lacquered box with gold overlay design of water with waves, grasses; small silver bird at lower C; contains two small boards with shell chrysanthemums — Box and assorted implements for the incense game, 17th-18th century
Japan

G239

ivory container for 12 rectangular ivory chips engraved with abstracted floral motif in diamond shape; faces are carved with Japanese numerals and symbols; some tabs have a small embossed moon and flower; stored in L2015.33.426.4a,b — Box and assorted implements for the incense game, 17th-18th century
Japan

G239

ivory container for 12 rectangular ivory chips engraved with bird on blossoming branch; faces are carved with Japanese numerals and symbols; some tabs have a small embossed moon and flower; stored in L2015.33.426.4a,b — Box and assorted implements for the incense game, 17th-18th century
Japan

G239

ivory container for 12 rectangular ivory chips engraved with flying crane; faces are carved with Japanese numerals and symbols; some tabs have a small embossed moon and flower; stored in L2015.33.426.4a,b — Box and assorted implements for the incense game, 17th-18th century
Japan

G239

ivory container for 12 rectangular ivory chips engraved with pine tree; faces are carved with Japanese numerals and symbols; some tabs have a small embossed moon and flower; stored in L2015.33.426.4a,b — Box and assorted implements for the incense game, 17th-18th century
Japan

G239

ivory container for 12 rectangular ivory chips with carved hollyhock design; faces are carved with Japanese numerals and symbols; some tabs have a small embossed moon and flower; stored in L2015.33.426.4a,b — Box and assorted implements for the incense game, 17th-18th century
Japan

G239

ivory container for 12 rectangular ivory chips engraved with a lion; faces are carved with Japanese numerals and symbols; some tabs have a small embossed moon and flower; stored in L2015.33.426.4a,b — Box and assorted implements for the incense game, 17th-18th century
Japan

G239

ivory container for 12 rectangular ivory chips engraved with peony; faces are carved with Japanese numerals and symbols; some tabs have a small embossed moon and flower; stored in L2015.33.426.4a,b — Box and assorted implements for the incense game, 17th-18th century
Japan

G239

box with design of rock and two ravens on lid; rock with foliage and tree on outer corners; box is a container for ten ivory containers for ivory chips; storage box for L2015.33.426.4.1a-m through L2015.33.426.4.10a-m — Box and assorted implements for the incense game, 17th-18th century
Japan

G239

ivory container for 12 rectangular ivory chips engraved with phoenix; faces are carved with Japanese numerals and symbols; some tabs have a small embossed moon and flower; several of the chips vary slightly in style and material; stored in L2015.33.426.4a,b — Box and assorted implements for the incense game, 17th-18th century
Japan

G239

ivory container for 12 rectangular ivory chips engraved with maple branch motif; faces are carved with Japanese numerals and symbols; some tabs have a small embossed moon and flower; stored in L2015.33.426.4a,b — Box and assorted implements for the incense game, 17th-18th century
Japan

G239

ivory container for 12 rectangular ivory chips engraved with bamboo motif; faces are carved with Japanese numerals and symbols; some tabs have a small embossed moon and flower; stored in L2015.33.426.4a,b — Box and assorted implements for the incense game, 17th-18th century
Japan

G239

writing box; flock of golden birds swirling across cover; gold rock with birds and grasses inside cover — Box and assorted implements for the incense game, 17th-18th century
Japan

G239

collapsible box folded from paper decorated with gold foil; one of ten — Box and assorted implements for the incense game, 17th-18th century
Japan

G239

collapsible box folded from paper decorated with gold foil; one of ten — Box and assorted implements for the incense game, 17th-18th century
Japan

G239

collapsible box folded from paper decorated with gold foil; one of ten — Box and assorted implements for the incense game, 17th-18th century
Japan

G239

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