Tea caddy with design of sea shells
(Kaigara natsume 貝殻棗)
(1995)
Medium
lacquer on wood, mother-of-pearl
Measurements
7.8 × 7.3 cm
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased with funds donated by the Hon. Michael Watt and Cecilie Hall, 2014
© the artist, courtesy Hajime Sasaki
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Japan
Inscription
brushed in red lacquer (inside lid): (artist’s mark)
Accession Number
2014.1994
Department
Asian Art
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