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Incense Box

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored cube-shaped box with rounded edges and a flat top, featuring an etched design of a bridge, trees, and flowers. The box has a red circular pattern on the top. It is sitting on a plain gray background. The box appears to be made of metal and has a shiny finish. The box is titled "Incense Box" and is by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
late 19th century
Medium
Lacquer
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 370 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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