Box for Square Calligraphy Paper (shikishi-bako) with a Bugaku Helmet on Checkered Ground
Rectangular box with a lid, viewed at an angle. The box has a checkered pattern on its surface, made up of small black and gold squares. A gold design on the lid depicts a helmet with a crest. The box appears to be made of a smooth material, possibly wood or lacquer. The background is a gradient of gray, with the box casting a slight shadow.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 18th century
- Medium
- Lacquered wood with gold takamaki-e, hiramaki-e, togidashimaki-e, gold foil application on black lacquer ground
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 450 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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