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AB 782.5

Miss Kyoto

  • AB 782.28 Tea Ceremony Booklet
  • AB 782 u.1-5
  • AB 782 s Sensu
  • AB 782 o Higasa
  • AB 782.9 Miniature Chest
  • AB 782.25 Doll Purse
  • AB 782.18 Teapot
  • AB 782.13 Hair Ornament
  • AB 782.11 Zori
  • AB 782.8 Chest
  • AB 782.17 Tea Caddy
  • AB 782.6 and AB 782.7 Bonbori Lamps
  • AB 782.24 Otedama
  • AB 782.14 Tea Set & AB 782.15 Bamboo Container
  • AB 782.12 Miss Kyoto's Geta
  • AB 782.10 Mirror and Case
  • AB 782.5 Trunk
  • AB 782.19 Hibachi Set
  • AB 782.23 Toy Lamb
  • AB 782.1 Miss Kyoto (front)
What is it?
Doll Trunk
What is it made of?
Wood/Lacquer/Tin/Cord/Paint
Where is it from?
Japan
When was it made?
1927
Object ID
AB 782.5
Description

This miniature lacquer trunk is a Miss Kyoto accessory. The trunk is covered in black lacquer that has been painted with a gold leaf design and circular shapes divided by two bars. Tin pieces cover the corners of the trunk and comprise the lock and hinge hardware. There is a faded red and gold cord securing the lid. The interior is cream colored with a gold glitter decor, and contains a black and gold tray. 

Credit
Donated by the Committee on World Friendship Among Children, 1928
AB 782.5 Trunk