Maruishi Shoji Co., Ltd.
Box for Kimono (kiri bako)
2009
Scroll
Maruishi Shoji Co., Ltd.
Box for Kimono (kiri bako)
2009
Physical Qualities
Paulownia, metal, 7 3/8 × 35 3/4 × 16 1/2 in. (18.7 × 90.8 × 41.9 cm.)
Credit Line
Gift of Charles W. Newhall III, Baltimore
Object Number
2014.81.3
Box for Kimono and Accessories
2010
Japan, Tokyo
Wood, metal
Gift of Charles W. Newhall III
Baltimore, BMA 2014.81.3
The kimono on this wall arrived in this presentation storage box. Kimono created with the hand yuzen technique are highly valued and the care taken with this box reflects their esteemed status. Kimono boxes are traditionally made of paulownia wood, which serves as a natural preservative. The metal handles on the box are impressed with the “Three Friends in Winter” grouping of pine, bamboo, and plum blossoms, thus adding auspicious symbolism.
The Baltimore Museum of Art by gift, 2014; Charles Newhall, Baltimore by purchase, Tokyo, Japan
Ann Marie Moeller and Anita Jones, Kimono & Obi: Romantic Echos from Japan’s Golden Age. The Baltimore Museum of Art, July 10, 2016 - January 15, 2017. No catalog.
Inscribed: Printed label on bottom of box includes much text basically discussing conformance with "household good quality labeling law", inner dimensions, identifies material as natural paulownia wood. Also gives handling precaution such as keep flat, place away from heat and direct sunlight. Includes name Maruishi Shoji Co., Saitama, Japan.
