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Box

late 19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This box with cover is made of iron and richly overlaid with gold, representing, on the cover, a view of the Kiyomizu Temple at Kyoto. The rims and linings are of gilt brass, the latter being engraved with bird and flower pieces. The borders are of vine foliage, key and other conventional patterns.


Object details

Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Box
  • Lid
Materials and techniques
Physical description
Iron box with cover made by Komai.
Dimensions
  • Length: 6.1cm
  • Width: 4.8cm
  • Height: 2.2cm
Marks and inscriptions
'Komai' (Signed (seal rebus))
Subject depicted
Place depicted
Summary
This box with cover is made of iron and richly overlaid with gold, representing, on the cover, a view of the Kiyomizu Temple at Kyoto. The rims and linings are of gilt brass, the latter being engraved with bird and flower pieces. The borders are of vine foliage, key and other conventional patterns.
Collection
Accession number
M.71:1-1920

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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