Incense or make-up box

anonymous, 1500 - 1600

Unlike its oblong neighbour with the chrysanthemum motif, this little box was not decorated in relief, but in smoothly finished lacquer. In the 18th and 19th centuries such boxes served as incense containers. However, in the 16th century they were also used to keep make-up.

  • Artwork typeincense box
  • Object numberAK-MAK-1211
  • Dimensionsheight 3.7 cm x width 6.4 cm x depth 6.4 cm

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Incense or make-up box

  • Object type

  • Object number

    AK-MAK-1211

  • Description

    Vierhoekig wierook doosje met een versiering in goud van boompjes aan de waterkant.

Creation

  • Creation

    anonymous, Japan

  • Dating

    1500 - 1600

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Material and technique

  • Dimensions

    height 3.7 cm x width 6.4 cm x depth 6.4 cm

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Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    On loan from the Royal Asian Art Society in The Netherlands (gift of O.J.Tj.N. Domela Nieuwenhuis)

  • Copyright

    Public domain

  • Provenance

    …; donated by O.J.Tj.N. Domela Nieuwenhuis to the Vereniging van Vrienden der Aziatische Kunst;{Note RMA.} from whom on loan to the museum, 1972

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