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Crafts in the Edo Period
Lacquered Writing Box by Ogata Korin, ca. 1700.
This writing box made of black lacquered wood with gold, maki-e, abalone shells, silver, and corroded lead strip decorations dates from the 18th century and reflects the skill of the Edo painter and lacquerer Ogata Korin.
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