Writing Box ‘Kannon with the Willow Branch’, Shirayama Shosai (attributed to), c. 1890 - c. 1900
wood (plant material), l 22.9cm × w 18.9cm × h 4.0cm More details
On lotus slippers, the Buddhist goddess Kannon descends from the clouds onto Lotus Paradise Island. This lotus paradise is depicted on the inside of the box. Kannon is welcomed by the music of flute and drum, as can be seen on the silver water-dropper. Writing paper can be kept under the tray containing the inkstone and the waterdropper.
