Writing Desk (Bundai) with Landscape and Geese
Black lacquer writing desk with gold inlays depicting a landscape and geese. The desk top features a black background with gold designs on the bottom left and right corners. The gold designs on the left depict a mountainous landscape with trees. On the right, there are geese flying over water. The edges of the desk have a reddish-brown color and show signs of wear. The desk is rectangular and has a flat surface. The background of the image is light gray.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 17th century
- Medium
- Lacquered wood with gold and silver takamaki-e and hiramaki-e, cutout gold- and silver-foil application
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 450 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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