Boîte pour aliments, M.C. 2018-238 (2 of 7)

Dating in century: 20th century type(s) of object(s): ceramic, japan name(s): box materials and techniques: porcelain, glaze = covered place(s) of execution/production: japan dimensions - artwork: height: 24. 5cm width: 13. 5cm description: four-compartment food box (jūbako) with lid. Decor evoking the autumn season with partridges and chrysanthemums and lespedeza bushes (hagi). The box is square in shape, its lid is rounded. Mode of acquisition: legacy name of donor, testator, seller: preston, harley hall institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 2018-238. Date: Unknown.