Incense Container (Kōgō ) in the Form of a Book, with the title“Hana no En” (Festival of the Cherry Blossoms), Chapter 8 of The Tale of Genji, Edo period (1615–1868), 19th century, Japan, Lacquer on wood with shell appliqué, powdered gold and silver, H. 5/8 in. (1.6 cm); W. 3 in. (7.6 cm); L. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm), Lacquer, The design of this box imitates a book. Suspended from a branch of the tree is a poem-card (tanzaku) bearing a verse from 'The Festival of Cherry Blossoms,' Chapter 8 of The Tale of Genji.
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