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Coal container

Ogawa Haritsu (Ritsuō)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown container with rounded square shape and short sides. The lid is flat and features an intricate openwork design with a central hole. The body of the container is decorated with a floral pattern featuring leaves and flowers. The leaves are depicted in various colors, including silver, green, and brown. The flowers are white with a yellow center. Thin brown lines connect parts of the floral design. The container sits on a white surface, with a white wall behind it.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Wood, metal, mother-of-pearl
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 565 px
Museum record:
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