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Box Decorated with Balloon Flowers (Kikyo)

1899-1924

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Box Decorated with Balloon Flowers (Kikyo)

Box Decorated with Balloon Flowers (Kikyo)

Box Decorated with Balloon Flowers (Kikyo)

1899-1924

Physical Qualities Patinated metal, enamel, 4 x 13.7 x 9.2 cm. (1 9/16 x 5 3/8 x 3 5/8 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Stephen W. Fisher, Baltimore
Object Number 2011.353
The box's hinged lid is decorated with wireless raised enameled Japanese kikyo flowers or balloon flowers, also known as bellflowers; the interior retains its original red lacquer coating.
The Baltimore Museum of Art by gift, 2011; Stephen W. Fisher, Baltimore, by purchase c. 2000-2001; Kyoto antiques shop

Inscribed: 2-character inscription on lid at lower right.

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