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Writing Box (Suzuribako) with the “First Song” (Hatsune) Chapter from the Tale of Genji (lid)

Cleveland Museum of Art

Rectangular object with rounded corners, gold-brown color, and intricate design. The design features a building with a tiled roof on the left side, extending over a balcony with a railing. A tree with flowers and leaves is on the right side. The background of the design has a textured appearance with a gradient of orange and brown hues. The design also includes blue and white accents, as well as gold and silver details. The object appears to be a writing box, with the lid depicting a scene from "The Tale of Genji," specifically the "First Song" chapter.

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888 × 900 px
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