Lacquer Box

anoniem, c. 1700

Incense was kept in this ornate box. It contains small drawers of various sizes for the different types of incense. Everything fits together exactly. Incense was highly prized in Japan, yet this kind of lavishly decorated box was also avidly sought after by wealthy Europeans. The French queen Marie-Antoinette owned one.

  • Artwork typelakdoos
  • Object numberAK-RAK-2017-21
  • Dimensionsheight 10.2 cm x width 14.5 cm x depth 8.5 cm