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Incense Box (Kōgō) in the Shape of a Peach

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The object is an oval-shaped, gold-colored box with a peach shape. The box has an etched design on its surface featuring leaves and flowers. The etched design includes a large leaf and a flower with several smaller leaves. The background of the image is light gray. The box appears to be made of metal, possibly gold or brass, and has a smooth, shiny surface. The object has a small opening on one end. It is likely an incense box, based on its shape and size. The box is shown from an angle, with the opening facing to the right side of the image.

Artwork Details

Date
second half 19th century
Medium
Lacquered wood; gold, silver takamaki-e, hiramaki-e, togidashimaki-e, and cut-out gold foil application (kirikane)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 399 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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