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Mirror case of gold and silver lacquer

LocationHiraizumi

 

ContentsJapan Heritage

As with Konjiki-do, this mirror case makes full use of the decorative techniques available at the time. This piece was produced in Hiraizumi, and it shows that the finest craftwork of the period was gathered in Hiraizumi.

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Hiraizumi Japan Heritage

Cultural assets status / Classification

National Important Cultural Property

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