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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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