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Hand Warmer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Hand Warmer by Noritake has a rounded rectangular base with a curved handle attached to the top. The base and lid are both covered in a floral and butterfly design made of small pieces of mother-of-pearl. The base is wider than the lid, which has a decorative pattern on top. The handle is arched and attached to the lid. The entire piece appears to be made of metal with inlaid designs. The background of the image is white.

Artwork details

Date:
late 16th–early 17th century
Medium:
Cloisonné enamel
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 561 px
Museum record:
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