Red and black lacquer New Year's Luncheon Set gift from Kazuo Homma, Founder of Japanese Braille Lib... 1948

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Series8: Artifacts
Box58: Luncheon box set
Item No146
LanguageJapanese
Format of OriginalLacquer
SubjectFood and drink; Art and culture
DescriptionRed and black lacquer New Year's Luncheon Set gift from Kazuo Homma, Founder of Japanese Braille Library. Black lacquer with gold symbols and carved abalone inlays, all set in carrying stand with brass top handle. Six drawers (boxes), one with cover, one medium size tray, five small ones, removable flask holder, pair of pewter cylinder flasks with top handles inlaid with red glass. Interior of drawers in red lacquer.
Holding InstitutionAmerican Foundation for the Blind
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