Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Arts by Robert Coffland Lacquer 1920's) sewing box with an

1920's) sewing box with an arrangement of four exterior drawers

including a bird much like the Japanese bush warbler (uguisu) and maple leaves (momiji)

a motif symbolizing resilience

This multi panel fabric rendered in multi color and indigo hues was once a furoshige (a kind of bag or wrapper)

shown with tranquil features

Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Arts by Robert Coffland Lacquer 1920's) sewing box with anTitle: Edo: Art in Japan 16151868 Subtitle: Art in Japan 16151868 Author: Robert T. Singer; John T. Carpenter; National Gallery of Art, Washington, D. C. Publisher: National Gallery of Art, Washington, D. C. Publication Date: 1998 Edition: First edition Format: Softcover (pictorial card wraps with French flaps) Hardcover Pages: 480 Illustrations: 300+ color plates; 281 catalogued objects ISBN 13: 978 0894682261 (softcover) 978 0300077964 (hardcover,