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Small Tiered Box with Military Design

Museum No.
HK198

This lavish two-tiered box has intricate makie designs of a helmet, a suit of armor, leather gloves, a military fan, a sword, a bow, a quiver, a saddle, stirrups, and other military gear. It was probably used as a decoration for an infant son’s first Boy’s Day.

Japan-Meiji

Title Small Tiered Box with Military Design
Designation
Artist
Category Lacquerware (H)
Country Japan
Period Meiji
Century 20th
Year
Quantity
Materials Lacquered wood with makie decoration
Dimensions
Inscription by
Signature/Seals Etc
Donor Hiromi Haruki
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