明治時代 菊蒔絵螺鈿香合|Incense Box with Chrysanthemums

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second half of the 19th century · Gold hiramaki-e on mother-of-pearl ground · Asian Art

This box employs an earlier technique of sprinkling fine gold powder on mother-of-pearl inlay. This method emphasizes the contrast between the warmth of the gold and the iridescent white of the chrysanthemums. Ubiquitous in the visual arts throughout East Asia, these auspicious flowers symbolize longevity.

Artist

Unknown

Date

second half of the 19th century

Medium

Gold hiramaki-e on mother-of-pearl ground

Culture

Japan

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

H. O. Havemeyer Collection, Bequest of Mrs. H. O. Havemeyer, 1929