Dark brown wooden box with straight sides and a flat top. The box has a design of a praying mantis on it. The praying mantis is rendered primarily in white with red and black accents. The background of the design contains red, black and white elements. The box is rectangular and has a subtle wood grain texture. It is positioned at an angle, with the front-right corner closest to the viewer. The background behind the box is gray and transitions from light to dark.
Artwork details
- Medium:
- Lacquer, enamel, pottery and bone on wood
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 600 × 450 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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