Tiered writing boxes (jûsuzuribako) used for poetry contests

Mori Kansai (Japanese, 1814–1894)

Japanese

Edo period - Meiji era

mid-late 19th century

Medium/Technique Wood (paulownia) with lacquer

Dimensions Overall: 20 x 22.5 cm (7 7/8 x 8 7/8 in.)

Credit Line Museum purchase with funds donated by Willard and Elizabeth Clark

Accession Number2015.2243.1-30

NOT ON VIEW

CollectionsAsia

ClassificationsLacquer works

ProvenanceMay 15, 2015, anonymous sale (sale 22814), Bonhams, London, lot 315, to the MFA. (Accession Date: June 25, 2015)