English: Writing Box with Eight Bridges Ogata Kōrin Rectangular two-tier box with rounded corners and lid; upper tier holds inkstone and water dropper; lower tier is for paper; eight bridges design after chapter 9 of The Tales of Ise; irises and plank bridges 1700, Edo period, 18th century. Writing box; black lacquered wood, gold, maki-e, abalone shells, silver and corroded lead strips (bridges); 27.3 × 19.7 × 14.2 cm
Tokyo National Museum, Tokyo
日本語: 八橋蒔絵螺鈿硯箱 尾形光琳作 東京国立博物館
Français : Boîte à lettres aux huit ponts. Ogata Kōrin. 1700, époque d'Edo. Boîte rectangulaire à deux niveaux avec coins et couvercle arrondis; le niveau supérieur contient la pierre à encre et le réservoir d'eau; le niveau inférieur est pour le papier; huit ponts conçus d'après le chapitre 9 des Contes d’Ise Iris et ponts de planches. Bois laqué noir, doré, maki-e, coquilles d'ormeau, bandes d'argent et de plomb corrodé (ponts); 27,3 × 19,7 × 14,2 cm. Musée national de Tokyo
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