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

Unknown maker

Medium: Lacquered wood with gold and silver takamaki-e, hiramaki-e, and togidashimaki-e, cutout gold- and silver-foil application, and red and green lacquer
Dimensions: H. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); W. 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm); L. 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm)
Culture: Japan
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Lacquer
Dated: late 19th century
Pixels: 4000 × 2800
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Incense Box (kōbako) in the Shape of Five Volumes of The Tale of Genji. late 19th century. The Metropolitan Museum of Art.