Writing box in the form of a gourd
silver, gold
The mastery of this piece lies in its design and materials. The yatate's gourd shape fits comfortably in the palm of the hand, while the top springs open to offer a retractable pen and tiny knife. The inkwell is elegantly hidden under the leaf decoration.
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Exhibitions
2011 | The Art of Writing Instruments from Paris to Persia. |
Geographies
Japan (Place of Origin)
Measurements
H: 1 x W: 1 1/2 x L: 3 9/16 in. (2.54 x 3.81 x 9.05 cm)
Location in Museum
Not on view
Accession Number
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In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
57.1271