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Incense Box (kōbako) in the Shape of Five Volumes of The Tale of Genji
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Incense Box (kōbako) in the Shape of Five Volumes of The Tale of Genji

late 19th century · Lacquered wood with gold and silver takamaki-e, hiramaki-e, and togidashimaki-e, cutout gold- and silver-foil application, and red and green lacquer

From the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Credit lineIncense Box (kōbako) in the Shape of Five Volumes of The Tale of Genji. late 19th century. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of Mrs. George A. Crocker (Elizabeth Masten), 1937. CC0.
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