V&A – Eastern Blossom

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  DescriptionThe practice of lacquer work has existed in Japan since prehistoric times and has been used to produce a diverse array of objects from household furniture to the samurai armour. This elegant pattern of delicate spring blossoms – also revered in Japan – is based on a writing box from the 16th century, held in the V&A’s East Asia collection.
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