Lacquer Samples

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a rectangular wooden box with a hinged lid, containing seven rectangular lacquer samples side by side. The box is made of wood, with a small lip around the edges. The seven samples are arranged in a row, each with a different pattern. From left to right, the patterns are: - Irregular shapes resembling stones or cells - A dense, intricate design - Small circles and dots - A solid light-colored sample - A design with elongated shapes - A dark sample with a dense, intricate design - A sample with a floral-like pattern A ruler is placed below the box for scale. The background is a plain light-colored surface. The title "Lacquer Samples" and the artist are associated with the image.