Stacked Food Box (Jūbako) with Taro Plants and Chrysanthemums
Rectangular box with a flat top. The box is decorated with a design featuring taro plants and chrysanthemums in shades of yellow, orange, blue, and brown on a dark green background. The design appears to be made of different materials, possibly lacquer or inlaid pieces. The box is standing on a white surface with a gradient background that transitions from black at the top to gray at the bottom.
Artwork Details
- Date
- mid-19th century
- Medium
- Lacquered wood, gold and silver hiramaki-e, takamaki-e, and colored togidashimaki-e
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 599 × 337 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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