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Incense Box

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Small, hexagonal box with a flat lid, made of gold-colored material, likely metal or lacquer, featuring a pattern of trees, flowers, and possibly birds or other objects. The box has a rounded rectangular shape with curved sides and a flat top. The surface is decorated with an intricate design in shades of gold and darker gold. The background is a plain gray color. Title: Incense Box, Artist: unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
mid-19th century
Medium:
Lacquer
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 399 px
Museum record:
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