Writing box, suzuribako

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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: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  A.1937.344
• Date: 18th century
  
• Material: Suzuribako / box, writing
  
• 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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