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Place of OriginJapan
DateMeiji Era (1868-1912)
Dimensions4 7/16 in. (11.3 cm)
Mediumclose nashiji ground with design in gold lacquer and mother of pearl inlay
ClassificationUtilitarian Objects
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1912.1068
Not on View
DescriptionPeacock feathers. Parts of shell missing.
Box with tray and drawer
Edo Period (1603-1868)
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