Accessory Box ‘Gentian’, Akatsuka Jitoku (attributed to), c. 1910 - c. 1925
wood, lacquer, silver, gold, h 18.3cm × l 25.9cm × w 23.4cm More details
The Imperial Chrysanthemum crest indicates that this box was a gift from the Emperor. Again, Jitoku has used the rich, grainy gold ground to give the box a special aura. The gentian flowers, in sprinkled silver powder and motherof- pearl inlay, seem to light up in the summer sun.
