Iizuka Shokansai (Japanese, 1919–2004). <em>Box (tebako)</em>, 1955–1965. Bamboo, rattan, 4 13/16 × 14 9/16 × 11 in. (12.2 × 37 × 28 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Diane and Arthur Abbey, New York, NY, 2024.79.16a-b (Photo: Photo: Diane and Arthur Abbey, CUR.2024.79.16a-b.jpg)

Iizuka Shokansai (Japanese, 1919–2004). Box (tebako), 1955–1965. Bamboo, rattan, 4 13/16 × 14 9/16 × 11 in. (12.2 × 37 × 28 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Diane and Arthur Abbey, New York, NY, 2024.79.16a-b (Photo: Photo: Diane and Arthur Abbey, CUR.2024.79.16a-b.jpg)

Iizuka Shokansai (Japanese, 1919–2004). Box (tebako), 1955–1965. Bamboo, rattan, 4 13/16 × 14 9/16 × 11 in. (12.2 × 37 × 28 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Diane and Arthur Abbey, New York, NY, 2024.79.16a-b (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.pc01.2024.79.16_interior_mark01.jpg)

Iizuka Shokansai (Japanese, 1919–2004). Box (tebako), 1955–1965. Bamboo, rattan, 4 13/16 × 14 9/16 × 11 in. (12.2 × 37 × 28 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Diane and Arthur Abbey, New York, NY, 2024.79.16a-b (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.pc01.2024.79.16_exterior_mark01.jpeg)

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Box (tebako)

Iizuka Shokansai

Asian Art

ARTIST Iizuka Shokansai, Japanese, 1919–2004

MEDIUM Bamboo, rattan

DATES 1955–1965

PERIOD Showa period

DIMENSIONS 4 13/16 × 14 9/16 × 11 in. (12.2 × 37 × 28 cm) (show scale)

SIGNATURE Signed on the inside of the rim: Shokansai Saku (Made by Shokansai)

INSCRIPTIONS Wood storage box has inscription on exterior of lid: "Take Tebako" (Bamboo Ornamental Cosmetic Box), and on the interior of the lid "Shokansai Saku" (Made by Shokansai) with artist's seal.

COLLECTIONS Asian Art

ACCESSION NUMBER 2024.79.16a-b

CREDIT LINE Gift of Diane and Arthur Abbey, New York, NY

MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view

CAPTION Iizuka Shokansai (Japanese, 1919–2004). Box (tebako), 1955–1965. Bamboo, rattan, 4 13/16 × 14 9/16 × 11 in. (12.2 × 37 × 28 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Diane and Arthur Abbey, New York, NY, 2024.79.16a-b (Photo: Photo: Diane and Arthur Abbey, CUR.2024.79.16a-b.jpg)

IMAGE overall, CUR.2024.79.16a-b.jpg. Photo: Diane and Arthur Abbey, 2024

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