Caption:
Suzuribako, Writing box (suzuribako) of black lacquerware with on the lid in different shades of gold and silver makie and red lacquer a representation of an entrance gate and fence of a garden, with a hedge of bound branches susuki grass and hagi, in the garden a fall maple tree and a pine. On the inside of the lid a boat on the waterfront and a egret that huddles on an upright oar., anonymous, Japan, 1700 - 1900, Edo-period (1600-1868), wood (plant material), lacquer (coating), h 4.7 cm × w 21.5 cm × d 23.7 cm