Jinbako

CultureJapanese
Titles
  • Jinbako
  • Incense Guessing Game
  • Jushukobako
Dateearly 20th century
Made inJapan
MediumWood, lacquer, gold powder, mother-of-pearl, wool, mica, steel, brass, silver, bone, feather, paper, ink, gilt, silvered and brocaded paper, silk wrapping cloths
Dimensions7 3/4 × 8 3/4 × 7 1/2 in. (19.7 × 22.2 × 19.1 cm)
Credit LineGift of George S. Heyer, Jr. in honor of Charles A. Perlitz III
Object number2012.416.1-.11
Not on view

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Department
Asian Art
ProvenanceResearch Ongoing
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