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Writing Box with Design of Portrait of Narihira

  • Attributed to Ogata Kōrin
  • Japan Edo period, 18th century
  • Makie lacquer on wood
  • h: 5.1cm d: 27.5cm w: 19.6cm
  • [50036]

This work is attributed to Ogata Kōrin. The renowned Edo period painter Kōrin also supervised the production of makie lacquer ware items decorated with his designs. The large presentation of the design motif is one of the characteristics of Kōrin's makie works.

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