Cosmetic Box with Carriage Wheels in Water

Exhibition information: There are currently no plans to exhibit this artwork at the TNM Collection Exhibitions.

Although this elegant work of lacquer art is labeled as a box for storing cosmetics, it was most likely created for the purpose of holding scrolls inscribed with Buddhist texts."

Cultural property designation: National Treasure
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Period/Century: Heian period, 12th century
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Collection reference no.: H-4282
Genre: Lacquerware
Category: Applied arts > Furnishings and ceremonial objects > Cosmetic boxes