Black Lacquer Writing Set
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Black Lacquer Writing Set
1950
Wood, textile, lacquer and metal
8 1/4 in. x 4 1/4 in. x 4 in. (20.96 cm x 10.8 cm x 10.16 cm)
Bryn Mawr College
Accession Number:
2005.6.29.a-m
Acquisition Date:
11/15/1989
Geography:
Asia, Japan
Classification:
Tools and Equipment; Writing Tools
Culture/Nationality:
Japanese
Collection:
Elizabeth Gray Vining '23 Collection
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- Asian - Refers to the cultures of the continent of Asia, which is in the eastern hemisphere, and is bounded by the Pacific Ocean, the Indian Ocean, the Arctic Ocean, and is generally considered to be delimited on the west by the Ural Mountains. It also refers to the numerous islands off the coast of Asia.
- desk sets - Sets of matching articles intended to be used on a desk including such articles as inkstands, pen trays, and stampboxes.
- Japanese - Nationality, periods, cultures, and styles found in Japan, either in historical times or in the present.
- lacquerware - Visual works made of or decorated with lacquer, which is paint or varnish that dries with a high gloss. Works are usually made of thin wood, then coated and decorated with lacquer applied in several coats. This dries to a very hard and smooth surface layer which is durable, waterproof, and attractive to feel and look at. Works of lacquer may be painted with pictures, inlaid with shell and other materials, carved, or dusted with gold and given other further decorative treatments.
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Exhibition List
This object was included in the following exhibitions:
- The Tale of Genji: From Princesses to Pop Bryn Mawr College , Jan 25, 2017 – Mar 5, 2017
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