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Cabinet for Incense, Nest of Boxes, Tray

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown and gold cabinet with a handle on top, featuring a floral pattern. The cabinet has a rectangular shape with a flat top and a recessed area on the front. Two circular cutouts are on either side. The front has two shelves; the top shelf holds a small cabinet and a tray. The small cabinet has three drawers and a floral pattern. The tray has a floral pattern and a small lip around the edge. The cabinet sits on four small feet. The background is white. This is the "Cabinet for Incense, Nest of Boxes, Tray" by artist.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Tortoiseshell on wood with sprinkled gold lacquer
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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