Artwork preview

Portable Nanban Box

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular box with lid, predominantly gold and silver in color. The box has a lattice pattern on the top and sides. The top has a central design and three circular medallions. A handle is on top. The box has a latch on the front. The edges have ornate designs. The background is gray. Portable Nanban Box, artist unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
late 16th century
Medium:
Lacquered wood with gold, silver hiramaki-e, and mother-of-pearl inlay; silver fittings
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
View original
Palette