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Mirror, and Mirror Box (Kagami-bako) with Feather Crest and Peony Scrolls

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round, black lacquer box with a flat top and slightly raised edge. The top features a gold eight-petaled flower design in the center, surrounded by gold floral patterns. The background of the top is black.

Artwork details

Medium:
Lacquered wood with gold hiramaki-e on black lacquer ground; bronze mirror
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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