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Sewing Box

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black lacquer sewing box with a white inlaid design. The box has an octagonal shape with a flat lid. A bird on a tree branch with cherry blossoms on the lid. Additional white floral and leaf designs are on the top and sides. A double white line borders the top. The box has small handles on either side. The background is light grey. The title is "Sewing Box" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1840
Medium:
Wood, lacquer, mother-of-pearl, ivory, velvet
Dimensions:
599 × 448 px
Museum record:
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