Writing Box (Suzuribako) with the “First Song” (Hatsune) Chapter from the Tale of Genji (lid)
Japan, Meiji period (1868–1912) · early 1900s

Lacquered wood with gold and silver sprinkled powder (maki-e), foil application (kirikane), and metal inlay
Japan, Meiji period (1868–1912) · early 1900s

Lacquered wood with gold and silver sprinkled powder (maki-e), foil application (kirikane), and metal inlay