Box with the Poet Narihira
early 19th century

Asian Art

Box with the Poet Narihira

Culture Japan

Period Edo period (1615–1868)

Date early 19th century

Material / Medium Black lacquer over copper, inlaid with mother-of-pearl

Dimensions H. 1 in. (2.5 cm); W. 3 3/4 in. ( 9.5 cm); L. 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm)

Classification Lacquer

Collection Credit Bequest of Benjamin Altman, 1913