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Lacquer Bowl for New Year Food

Ryūryūkyo Shinsai

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and gold lacquer bowl with red, green, and gray designs sits on a black and gold tray. The bowl has a narrow lip and a wide body with a rounded shoulder. A red base is visible under the bowl. A red and gold object, possibly a container or incense burner, sits to the right with a white object on top. A square tray with a gold border and circular design is behind the bowl and tray. The background is off-white with Japanese writing in black and red ink.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Woodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 454 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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