Portable Nanban Box
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
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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