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Writer's Box

Ogata Kenzan

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a rectangular, brown, ceramic box with a lid. The box and lid are made of clay and have a rough texture. The box is open, revealing a smaller compartment inside with a black and gold object. The box and lid are decorated with green and brown designs. The box is titled "Writer's Box" and is attributed to Ogata Kenzan. The box is rectangular with rounded corners and a flat top. The lid is also rectangular with rounded corners and a curved top. The box and lid are placed on a gray surface, with the box on the left and the lid on the right. The background is a gradient of gray, with the top being darker than the bottom.

Artwork details

Medium:
Crackled glaze; design modelled in relief (Kyoto ware, Kenzan style)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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