Writing Box with Illustrated Books
Golden writing box with illustrated books; Ogata Kenzan; square box with a flat lid; box made of gold; gold trim along edge of lid; illustrations on top of lid; six rectangular illustrated panels; panels appear to be from books; varied designs on panels; background light gray.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Gold and silver maki-e on gold-sprinkled lacquer
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 599 × 446 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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