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Writing Box (Suzuribako) with Woodcutter

Hon'ami Kōetsu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular object with rounded corners, dark brown with gold. A figure sits on a tan surface, wearing a black outfit with gold detailing and a large straw hat. The figure has a white face, and white hands and feet. The figure holds a tool. The background behind the figure is dark brown, and there is a lighter brown section at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
18th or early 19th century
Medium
Gold maki-e on black lacquer with mother-of-pearl inlay
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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