Rectangular box with rounded corners and edges, lid slightly angled to right. Black and gold color-blocked design on lid. Gold area at bottom, black area at top. A man with a bald head and white facial hair sits in center of lid, on gold area. Man wears brown robe with white undergarms and black and white leg coverings. Man's right leg bent and tucked under body, left leg extended. Man's left arm bent at elbow with hand on knee, right arm bent at elbow with hand on ground. Background behind man is gold with brown tree on left and brown striped area on right. Box has small lip around edges. Gray background with shadows cast by box.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Black and gold lacquer on wood with mother-of-pearl and pewter inlay
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 450 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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