

Box for Books with Waterfall
Rectangular box with a flat top and straight sides, made of black lacquer with gold designs. The lid features a gold waterfall scene on the right and a gold figure on the left. Gold designs also adorn the sides and front of the box. The box is set against a gray background that darkens at the top. Artist: Makuzu, Kenkichi. Title: Box for Books with Waterfall.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 16th century
- Medium
- Lacquered wood with gold and silver takamaki-e, hiramaki-e, cut-out gold and silver foil application and silver inlay on black lacquer ground
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 450 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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