Covered Box In The Form Of A Peach
Artist
Unknown
CultureJapanese
Date18th century
MediumSandlewood | Lacquer
DimensionsOverall: 3 1/4 x 5 1/4 x 5 in. (8.3 x 13.3 x 12.7 cm)
Credit LinePurchase by Dr. James C. Perry
Object number57.56.1
Not on view
DescriptionBox in the form of a peach. Sandlewood with gold lacquer decoration. Bulbous with one pointed end. Opposite end has a gold lacquer branch and peach leaves fanning over the peach. Box is of a natural wood with very emphasized graining. Interior is a black-green with red speckles showing from (lower layer?).
Murasaki Shikibu
Unknown
late 19th century
