The image depicts a blue and brown letter box with a curved top and a hinged lid. The box features a design of trees and crescent moons on its lid. A brown cord with tassels extends from the box. Three small trays are positioned in front of the box, each with distinct designs and colors: one has a white background with brown designs; another has a red background with white polka dots and green leaves; and the third has a light yellow background with a circular brown design. The background of the image is beige, with Japanese writing in black ink scattered throughout.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 19th century
- Medium:
- Part of an album of woodblock prints (surimono); ink and color on paper
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 599 × 445 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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