Box with Folded Brocade Pattern
The image depicts a square box with rounded corners. The box features a gold-colored surface with embossed designs and a landscape motif. The landscape includes two mountain peaks; one on the left is larger than the right. The mountains have a shiny, smooth surface on the left side and a duller surface on the right side. The mountains are covered in gold-colored floral patterns. The mountains are separated by a brown river that zigzags across the box from bottom left to top right. The river is lined with gold-colored flowers and foliage on both sides. The top left corner features two small silver birds flying; one in front of the other. The box is set against a gray background. The image is titled "Box with Folded Brocade Pattern" by an artist who is not specified.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Gold and silver maki-e on gold lacquer
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 599 × 414 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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