Box in the Shape of an Open Illustrated Book
A brown, wooden box resembling an open book with intricate carvings on the cover by Ilana Goor, from Box in the Shape of an Open Illustrated Book. The left page depicts a scene with a man, animals, and trees, while the right page shows a landscape with trees and a rocky shoreline. The pages are curved outward, and the spine is visible at the bottom center. The box is set against a light gray background with a subtle texture.
Artwork Details
- Date
- late 19th century
- Medium
- Lacquer on wood with powdered gold
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 599 × 466 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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