Nesting Boxes
Artist
Murasaki Shikibu
CultureJapanese
MediumWood | Lacquer
DimensionsOverall: 1 1/2 x 3 5/8 x 4 7/8 in. (3.8 x 9.2 x 12.4 cm)
InscribedLargest box reads on top: "Murasaki Shikibu (authoress' name), "Genji-monozatari" (Genji story). Inscription translated by Ken Nakamura, 8/31/57. Slip of paper came with box & reads "The gold lacquer incense box received from Prince Hosen-in for the wedding present"-Kwan-Bun period 1663 A.D. According to Martin Lorber (Oriental Advisor at Christie's): Cover of box reads "Genji Monogotari" {Tales of Genji) Tales of Genji was written by Lady Murasaki, 11th century (remarks by Martin Lorber, Nov. 18, 1993).
Credit LinePurchase by Dr. James C. Perry
Object number57.33.4
On View
Not on view19th century
Elisabeth Hase