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Scene from A Boat upon the Waters, a Chapter from "The Tale of Genji"

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown lacquerware box with rounded edges and gold designs. The box is square shaped with rounded corners. The lid is slightly indented. Gold designs on the box depict trees, hills, buildings, and a body of water. The background of the image is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Gold makie (sprinkled) design on black lacquer
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
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