Accessory Box ‘Gentian’

attributed to Akatsuka Jitoku, c. 1910 - c. 1925

The Imperial Chrysanthemum crest indicates that this box was a gift from the Emperor. Again, Jitoku has used the rich, grainy gold ground to give the box a special aura. The gentian flowers, in sprinkled silver powder and motherof- pearl inlay, seem to light up in the summer sun.

  • Artwork typebox
  • Object numberAK-C-2012-1
  • Dimensionsheight 18.3 cm x length 25.9 cm x width 23.4 cm, height 23.2 cm x width 26.8 cm x depth 25.8 cm
  • Physical characteristicswood, lacquer, silver, gold

Identification

  • Title(s)

    • Accessory Box ‘Gentian’
    • Imperial Presentation Box ‘Gentian’
    • Accessory box with gentian

  • Object type

  • Object number

    AK-C-2012-1

  • Description

    Rechthoekige accessoire-doos van goud lak met een versiering over het gehele vlak in maki-e met inleg van parelmoer van bloeiende gentiaan, met op de deksel het keizerlijk chrysantenwapen. Houten doos.

Creation

  • Creation

    maker: attributed to Akatsuka Jitoku, Japan

  • Dating

    c. 1910 - c. 1925

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    wood, lacquer, silver, gold

  • Dimensions

    • height 18.3 cm x length 25.9 cm x width 23.4 cm
    • height 23.2 cm x width 26.8 cm x depth 25.8 cm

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    On loan from Jan Dees & René van der Star

  • Acquisition

    gift 2023-12-21

  • Copyright

    Public domain

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  • Accessory Box ‘Gentian’
  • Accessory Box ‘Gentian’
  • Accessory Box ‘Gentian’