Writing paper box (ryoushibako) in black-lacquered wood.
Overview
The outer surface of this writing paper box is coated with black lacquer, and cinnabar lacquer on the inner surface. Variety of shells are expressed by URUSHIE (motifs drawn with lacquer on the surface) and inlaid mother-of-pearl. During the Ryukyu Kingdom era, a writing paper box and inkstone case were made as a pair.
| Data List | National Treasure: Ryukyu King Sho Family Related Documents |
|---|---|
| Document Code | 05000078 |
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