Inkstone Case
Date:
17th Century
Medium:
Lacquer over wood with mother-of-pearl and gold gilt
Dimensions:
width x depth: 10½ x 8½ in.
26.7 x 21.6 cm
26.7 x 21.6 cm
Credit Line:
Founders Society Purchase with funds from Collins Holding Company, Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Endicott and an anonymous donor
Object number:
81.683
Red lacquer rectangular writing box with wavy rim, inlaid in mother-of-pearl and gilt. It is decorated with the image of five squirrels among fruiting grape vines on the top and similar vines on the sides.
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