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Box with cover

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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