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Cosmetics Box with Chrysanthemums
The collection record classifies this work as lacquer. It is dated early 1300s. Recorded culture or place: Japan, Kamakura period (1185–1333).
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- Museum title
- Cosmetics Box with Chrysanthemums
- Date
- early 1300s
- Culture / origin
- Japan, Kamakura period (1185–1333)
- Materials and technique
- lacquer on wood
- Dimensions
- Overall: 17.6 x 29 x 22.8 cm (6 15/16 x 11 7/16 x 9 in.)
- Artist / maker
- Not specified by the museum
- Museum
- The Cleveland Museum of Art
- Accession number
- 1963.513
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The following description is reproduced from the Cleveland Museum of Art’s original English record.
In China, the chrysanthemum was historically appreciated for its association with the Double Nine Festival and the reclusive life of the poet Tao Yuanming (AD 365-427). In Japan, the 16-petaled chrysanthemum came to symbolize the Japanese imperial family after Emperor Gotoba (1180-1239) chose the motif as his personal emblem, having it applied to his sword and everyday utensils. This box proves that the flower also appeared on lacquer wares as early as the Kamakura period.
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