Tea Shelf (Chadana) with Flower and Grass Motifs

Japan

Edo period (1615-1868), Late 18th century

  • Titles Tea Shelf (Chadana) with Flower and Grass Motifs (Descriptive)
  • Artist Japan
  • Medium lacquer, wood, silver, and gold
  • Dimensions 30 3/8 x 28 3/4 x 13 1/2 in. (77.2 x 73 x 34.3 cm)
  • Credit Line Museum purchase in honor of Rebecca Bowers Cooper and Mildred Pipes Shook, 1990.33
  • Work Type tea shelf
  • Classification Furniture

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