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Food stand with decoration of figures in a landscape

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a low table with a square top and four legs. The table is made of dark wood and features a landscape design with figures, painted in shades of gold, orange, and red. The top of the table has a recessed area surrounded by a raised edge decorated with gold designs. The legs are short and chunky, each one featuring an orange floral design. The table is positioned at an angle, with the front facing slightly to the right. The background is a gradient of gray, transitioning from dark at the top to light at the bottom.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Lacquer with gold and litharge painting
Culture:
Japan (Ryūkyū Islands)
Dimensions:
599 × 449 px
Museum record:
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