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Box for Accessories (Sumiaka-tebako) with Chrysanthemums and Autumn Grasses

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular box with rounded edges and a domed lid. The box has a dark background with gold floral designs, including chrysanthemums, and autumn grasses. A red woven band wraps around the middle of the box. A small metal ring serves as the closure on the front. The box is angled to show the top and front.

Artwork Details

Date
late 16th century
Medium
Lacquered wood with gold hiramaki-e on black ground; red lacquer applied on hemp
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 435 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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