Model of chest decorated with lotus tendril motif

Anonymous artist

Anonymous artist - Model of chest decorated with lotus tendril motif
Miniature models of furniture were mainly used on Dolls’ Day – Hinamatsuri – on March 3, when Japanese households display traditional dolls hina-ningyō in the style of the Japanese imperial court. In this case, the chest model is decorated with a lotus tendril motif; the lotus – a traditional Buddhist symbol – is stylized like typical plant decoration.
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measurements: height 5,7 cm
width 11 cm
depth 4,5 cm
material: Wood, tin
technique: Lacquer
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inventory number: Vu 1088
gallery collection: Collection of Asian and African Art