Cabinet with Design of Stylized Tortoiseshell Patterns, Momoyama period (1573–1615), late 16th–early 17th century, Japan, Powdered gold (maki-e) on black lacquer; gilt-bronze handle, lock, and hinges, L.14 1/8 in. (35.9 cm); W. 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm); H.14 1/4 in. (36.2 cm), Lacquer, Often referred to as medicine chests, boxes such as this one, with a front cover and interior drawers, were also designed for traveling. The dramatic rendering of stylized tortoiseshells on the exterior is matched by the three wonderful cranes found on the front of the drawers
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Cabinet, Design, Stylized Tortoiseshell Patterns, Momoyama period, 1573–1615, late 16th–early 17th century, Japan, Powdered gold, maki-e, black lacquer, gilt-bronze handle, lock, hinges, L.14 1/8, 35.9 cm, W, 9 1/2, 24.1, H.14 1/4, 36.2, Lacquer, Often referred, medicine chests, boxes, front cover, interior drawers, designed, traveling, dramatic rendering, stylized tortoiseshells, exterior, matched, three wonderful, cranes, front, drawers
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