Stationery Box with Decoration of Grapes and Squirrels
Rectangular box with flat top and straight sides. Box has a brown base color with white and gold spots. The sides have a wavy gold trim along the bottom. The background is gray and darkens towards the top. The box appears to be made of a marbled material. The box is titled "Stationery Box with Decoration of Grapes and Squirrels" by an unknown artist.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 17th century
- Medium
- Black lacquer inlaid with mother-of-pearl and painted with gold
- Culture
- Japan (Ryūkyū Islands)
- Dimensions
- 600 × 450 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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