Suzuribako

anonymous, c. 1800

Writing box showing a beach with pine trees and plovers. Japan. Early 19th century. Lacquer on wood, metal. Plovers hovering over the waves is a motif from Japanese poetry. The sad call of this bird is often mentioned in Japanese poems. Westendorp bequest.

  • Artwork typesuzuribako
  • Object numberAK-MAK-870
  • Dimensionsheight 3.8 cm x width 12.5 cm x depth 20.7 cm