Picnic Box (Hanami-bako)
Picnic Box (Hanami-bako)
Place of OriginJapan
DateEdo Period (1615-1868), about 1760
Dimensions9 1/16 x 16 1/16 x 16 1/4 in.
MediumLacquer and brass overlaid with a metal alloy (Hiramakie, kirikane, fundame, cut-gold foil)
ClassificationUtilitarian Objects
Credit LineGift of H.A. Fee
Object number
1952.49A-N
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Label TextAn 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.- Decorative Arts
- Sculpture
about 1800
Edo Period (1603-1868)
Edo Period (1603-1868)
Edo Period (1615-1868)
Edo Period (1615-1868), about 1750
Edo Period (1603-1868)
Edo Period (1603-1868)
Edo Period (1615-1868)
Restoration Period (1868- ), Late 19th century
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