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Small round box with raised design on lid
Small round box with raised design on lid
Small round box with raised design on lid
Museum of International Folk Art
DepartmentAsia

Small round box with raised design on lid

NameSmall round box with raised design on lid
Maker Hiroshi Kawai (Japanese)
Date20th c.
Place madeJapan, East Asia, Asia
Mediumstoneware, glazed
DimensionsOverall: 3 1/4 x 4 3/4 in. (8.255 x 12.065 cm)
Credit LineGift of Sallie Wagner
Object numberA.2005.3.26V
DescriptionRound stoneware box with fitted lid. Sculptured abstract design on top of domed lid which is glazed in black / coral / green on a metallic / brown glaze. Box has metallic / brown glaze. Underside of lid & inside of box show a spiral pattern--delicate pink glaze.