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Letter Box (Fubako) with Design of the Shore at Suma

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular box with rounded edges and shiny surface. The box is dark brown with a gold design. The design on top depicts a tree on a cliffside, a boat on water, and a full moon. The design also includes clouds and a shoreline. The bottom of the box has a design of plants. The background of the image is light grey. The box by artist is titled "Letter Box (Fubako) with Design of the Shore at Suma".

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Gold maki-e on black lacquer
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 480 px
Public Domain
Yes
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