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Picnic set with decoration of chrysanthemum and autumn grasses

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown lacquer picnic set with decoration of chrysanthemum and autumn grasses by artist Suzuki Goro. The set consists of a white porcelain bottle with a floral design and a brown lacquer container with gold designs. The bottle has a rounded body with a narrow neck and a small opening at the top. The brown container is cylindrical with a flat top and bottom. Both objects are placed inside a brown lacquer box with a hinged top and a handle on one side. The box has a red interior and gold designs on the outside. The background of the image is a gradient of gray.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Sprinkled gold and silver maki-e on red lacquer cabinet; sprinkled gold and black lacquer on red lacquer boxes; Kyoto-ware sake bottle (glazed stoneware with enamels)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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