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Masonic Box
ca. 1820
Maker not researched
Japan
Wood, lacquer, mother of pearl, brass
overall: 3 1/4 x 13 7/8 x 9 1/4 in.; 8.255 x 35.2425 x 23.495 cm
Special Acquisitions Fund
78.20.3a-b

a-b: Masonic Lacquer box with inlaid floral designs on sides; on top, mother of pearl floral and vine designs; in central octagon, Masonic symbols (inlaid in mother of pearl) including sun, moon, columns, coffin, etc., brass incised escutcheon plate; inside lid has inlaid floral and vine designs; back of box completely seperated.