Japanese lacquer box in the shape of a flower. The center of the lid has a dark grey five-petaled flower and is outlined in light blue. Five larger petals extend beyond and inside each section there is a colorful geometric design. Four rows of light greenish blue roping encircle the lid with a pink flower at the intersection of each petal. The inside and bottom of the box has closely spaced gold dots on a dark background.
Japanese
Incense Box,
Lacquer
,
2.2 x 5.2 cm (7/8 x 2 1/16 in.)
Object details
Accession number
U19e84.a-b
Primary Creator
Japanese
Full title
Incense Box
Creation Date
Provenance
Entered Isabella Stewart Gardner's collection at an unknown date.
Dimensions
2.2 x 5.2 cm (7/8 x 2 1/16 in.)
Display Media
Lacquer
Web Commentary
Isabella Stewart Gardner kept meticulous records of many of her acquisitions. In keeping with this legacy, object information is continually being reviewed, updated, and enriched in order to give greater access to the collection.
Permanent Gallery Location
Tapestry Room
Rights and reproductions
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Isabella Stewart Gardner kept meticulous records of many of her acquisitions. In keeping with this legacy, object information is continually being reviewed, updated, and enriched in order to give greater access to the collection.