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Masonic Box
ca. 1820
Maker not marked
Japan
Wood, lacquer, mother of pearl, metal
overall: 3 1/2 x 17 x 13 3/4 in.; 8.89 x 43.18 x 34.925 cm
Special Acquisitions Fund
78.20.5

Black lacquer box with floral design inlaid in mother of pearl; top has mother of pearl inlaid Masonic designs including all-seeing eye, columns, hourglass, beehive, compass, square, trowel, altar, clasped hands, star; incised brass hooks on front; on bottom, old label reading "PANTECHNIC----"illegible; two metal hook clasps in front.



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