Maki-e box ‘fern’, by Koyanagi Tanekuni, the flowing pattern of fern leaves covers the exterior of the box, and the images of young leaves are depicted in the interior. The reddish black colour of this box is achieved by the use of urumi lacquer, which is a mixture of cinnabar and black lacquer.
box with a lid
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Method of acquisition: Given (2019-11-25) by Koyanagi Tanekuni
Accession number: O.4&A-2019
Primary reference Number: 239684
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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