CHEST OF DRAWERS

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image showcases an intricately designed small wooden chest with open doors, revealing three drawers. The exterior is decorated with elegant gold leaf patterns, forming delicate, swirling designs against a black lacquered surface. Metallic handles adorn each drawer, and ornate metal corners add a touch of sophistication. Vibrant red tassels are tied to the chest, providing a contrasting splash of color. A white tag with handwritten text is attached to one of the tassels, suggesting the item may be cataloged or part of a collection. The chest rests on a textured white surface, possibly indicating a display setting or exhibition space, highlighting its artistic craftsmanship and cultural significance.

The image showcases an intricately designed small wooden chest with open doors, revealing three drawers. The exterior is decorated with elegant gold leaf patterns, forming delicate, swirling designs against a black lacquered surface. Metallic handles adorn each drawer, and ornate metal corners add a touch of sophistication. Vibrant red tassels are tied to the chest, providing a contrasting splash of color. A white tag with handwritten text is attached to one of the tassels, suggesting the item may be cataloged or part of a collection. The chest rests on a textured white surface, possibly indicating a display setting or exhibition space, highlighting its artistic craftsmanship and cultural significance.

Name/Title

CHEST OF DRAWERS

Entry/Object ID

662/427

Description

armoire/lacquer/black with gold design/2 doors with orange tassels/3 drawers inside drawers/silver hardware

Collection

Dolls

Made/Created

Place

Continent

Asia

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Country

Japan

Culture/Tribe

Japanese

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Chest

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Storage & Display Furniture

Nomenclature Class

Furniture

Nomenclature Category

Category 02: Furnishings

Dimensions

Height

4-1/2 in

Width

2 in

Length

4-1/8 in

Parts

Count

1

Material

Wood, Metal, CLOTH

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Mar 30, 1983

Relationships

Related Events

Event

Hina Matsuri