Box with cover

Black and white photograph of a round box with cover by artist Momonosuke Yamaoka. The box is white with a black line around its edge. The lid has a design of various shapes including hexagons and circles. Some shapes are solid black with a pattern inside; others are outlined in black. The box sits on a light-colored surface, casting a faint shadow. The lid is closed. The box is positioned at an angle to the camera.

Artwork details

Date:: 1820
Medium:: Porcelain decorated with blue under the glaze (Arita ware, Imari type)
Culture:: Japan
Dimensions:: 600 × 438 px
Museum record:: View original