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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1943.56.26
Title
Circular Covered Box with Decoration of a Dragon Pursuing a Flaming Jewel amid Stylized Clouds
Classification
Boxes
Work Type
box
Date
17th century
Places
Creation Place: East Asia, Japan
Period
Edo period, 1615-1868
Culture
Japanese
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/204100

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Cast iron with localized areas of gilding; the interior of the box and cover lined with hammered silver purportedly designed by Miochin (1624-1642)
Dimensions
Diam. 13.7 cm (5 3/8 in.)

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Grenville L. Winthrop
Accession Year
1943
Object Number
1943.56.26
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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