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On View In:
Gallery 219
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Artist:
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Artist Unknown
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Title:
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Small Box (Kobako) in the shape of a Treasure Ship (Takarabune)
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Date:
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Edo period
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Medium:
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Lacquer with sprinkled gold designs
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Dimensions:
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13/16 x 3 1/8 x 5 1/8 in. (2.06 x 7.94 x 13.02 cm)
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Credit Line:
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Gift of Alfred F. Pillsbury
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Location:
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Gallery 219
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Object Description
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Classification:
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Lacquer
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Physical Description:
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Box, gold lacquer, in shape of sampan, on the sail of which appear symbols in red and black amid black clouds. The sampan is loaded with barrels and bags. A piece of coral represents the top of the mast, and metal threads are used for ropes.
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Creation Place:
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Asia, Japan
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Accession #:
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31.51.29a,b
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Owner:
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The Minneapolis Institute of Arts
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