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Covered incense box

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Covered incense box by Seifū Yabu is rectangular with rounded corners and a scalloped lid. The box has a crackled glaze with a two-tone color scheme. The lid features a carved design resembling a flower or plant with rounded petals, while the body has a darker tone on the corners. The box is photographed in black and white.

Artwork Details

Date
1860
Medium
Faience decorated in colored enamels
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 434 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette