Covered Box

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Covered Box

Late 16th or 18th century

Artist/maker unknown, Japanese

Famous for eccentric behavior and appearance, the Tang dynasty poet and monk Han-shan and his friend Shih-te are featured on this box. The scene shows Han-shan about to write some poetry on a tall rock while Shih-te places a scroll on a flat rock.

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Object Details

Title:

Covered Box

Date:

Late 16th or 18th century

Artist:

Artist/maker unknown, Japanese

Medium:

Wood with carved red lacquer decoration

Dimensions:

1 1/4 x 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 inches (3.2 x 8.3 x 8.3 cm)

Classification:

Containers

Credit Line:

Gift of Mrs. Charles Platt, 1909

Accession Number:

1909-212,a

Geography:

Made in China, Asia

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