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Maker(s):Unknown
Culture:Japanese
Title:Ivory box
Date Made:mid 19th century
Type:Sculpture
Materials:Ivory and silver
Place Made:Asia; Japan
Measurements:Overall: 3 5/8 in x 2 7/8 in x 3 1/8 in; 9.2 cm x 7.3 cm x 7.9 cm
Narrative Inscription:  No inscription.
Accession Number:  MH 1973.2.Q.S.Z
Credit Line:Gift of Elizabeth Small (Class of 1949)
Museum Collection:  Mount Holyoke College Art Museum

Description:
Carved with flowers; silver corners. "Intricately and deeply carved ivory panels of genre scenes; drawers are floral designed, mostly peony and butterflies."
"Intricately carved with chrysanthemums and lotus flowers. Silver bound corners. Each drawer is mounted with a carved symbol of legend. Drawer 1 - illustrates Okame, the symbol of mirth and good humor. Drawer 2 - Illustrates Daruma, the saint whose long meditation cost him the use of his legs. Drawer 3 - Illustrates Daikoku, the symbol of wealth. This box is superbly carved."

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