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Tea caddy

Shibata Zeshin

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tea caddy by Shibata Zeshin, a small, black, rounded container with a wide base that tapers to a narrower top; lid made of dark wood with circular wood grain; simple gold inlaid design on the body depicting mountains and a plant with berries; lid and body shiny.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Lacquer
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 561 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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