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Maruishi Shoji Co., Ltd.

Box for Kimono (kiri bako)

2009

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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
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.

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