Writing box, suzuribako

This is the cover of a writing box, suzuribako. Inside there are several compartments where cards and pens would be kept. It also contains an ink slab and a copper water pot.

The design of three monkeys and the reflected moon is in raised gold and red lacquer (takamakie), with pewter and mother of pearl inlay on a brown lacquer background.

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Online ID:	000-100-104-638-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland A.1937.344
Date:	18th century
Material:
Dimensions:	9.75" x 8.75"
What:	Suzuribako / box, writing
Subject:	Lacquer and wood / boxes, trays
Who:
Where:	Japan
Event:
Description:	Suzuribako or writing box of lacquered wood, with rounded corners, and an interior divided into three compartments: Japan, 18th century
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