Cabinet in the Shape of a Lantern
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: wood; lacquer; gold
DimensionsOverall: 54.6 x 45.7 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift of Captain Frank W. Wise, San Francisco
Object number1960.048.001 a-d
DescriptionProbably for incense game items. This cabinet is basically carved red lacquer. The doors are carved with temple guardian lion-dogs, while the sides have dragons. The three drawers show spring flowers by a stream. Cabinet in form of a hexagonal lantern surmounted by a tama, Buddhist flaming jewel.Status
Not on view
c.1660 - c.1689
Thomas Blundell
Mizuno Toshikata