Writing Box (suzuribako) with Waterfall and Auspicious Characters
Golden-colored rectangular box with rounded corners and a flat top. The box has a hinged lid. The top of the box features a design of a waterfall, with water cascading down multiple tiers. There are also characters on the top of the box. The box has a textured, mottled appearance with darker golden-brown areas. The edges of the box have a decorative pattern. The box is set against a plain gray background. The artist is unknown but the title of the piece is "Writing Box (suzuribako) with Waterfall and Auspicious Characters".
Artwork Details
- Date
- late 18th century
- Medium
- Lacquered wood with gold and silver takamaki-e, hiramaki-e, togidashimaki-e, and gold inlay on nashiji ground
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 399 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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