Uji Incense Box, from the Hatsune Furnishings

Kōami Nagashige · Lacquered wood with maki-e · Edo period, 1639 · The Tokugawa Art Museum, Aichi

Start with the lid: the Byōdō-in and a bell tower in fine maki-e, with the box's name set in silver characters.

Exhibition: The Tale of Genji: Radiant Culture of the Japanese Imperial Court — Kyoto National Museum · 2026-10-06 – 2026-11-29