Lacquer Samples

The image shows a wooden box with six cylindrical pieces of lacquer samples, each with a different texture. The box is rectangular with a flat top and bottom, and a thin lip around the edges. The six cylindrical pieces are arranged side by side in the box, each separated by a thin vertical line. The leftmost piece has a rough, swirling pattern on top and a bumpy texture on the rest of the surface. The second piece from the left is smooth with thin, vertical lines running down it. The third piece has a rough, wood-grain texture with thin, diagonal lines. The fourth piece has a swirling pattern similar to the leftmost piece but with more curved lines. The fifth piece has a tightly coiled, spiral pattern. The rightmost piece has a smooth surface with very thin, horizontal lines. A small metal ruler is placed along the bottom front of the box, and a small metal plaque on the bottom right reads "THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART 1923". The background is light gray. Lacquer Samples by unknown artist.