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Box with Grapevines, a Squirrel, and a Garden Scene

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown rectangular box with a slightly curved lid and clasp in the center of the front face; floral and grapevine designs in cream, gold, and white on all sides. A squirrel near the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Lacquered wood with mother-of-pearl inlay
Culture
Japan, Ryūkyū Islands
Dimensions
599 × 449 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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