Picnic Box (Hanami-bako)
Date: Edo Period (1615-1868), about 1760
Dimensions:
9 1/16 x 16 1/16 x 16 1/4 in.
Medium: Lacquer and brass overlaid with a metal alloy (Hiramakie, kirikane, fundame, cut-gold foil)
Place of Origin: Japan
Classification: Utilitarian Objects
Credit Line: Gift of H.A. Fee
Object number: 1952.49A-N
Label Text:An important type of lacquer decoration is makie, which means sprinkled picture. Gold of silver dust is sprinkled on the lacquer before it dries. Hiramakie means flat sprinkled picture. The sprinkled parts have a fine, thin layer of lacquer over them. Hiramakie has been used on this picnic box.
DescriptionFrame, with 4 food boxes, tray, 2 white-metal wine bottles, 2 small sliding boxes, 2 wine cups
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