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Box with Design of Pines Along the Shore

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular box with rounded corners and edges; hinged lid; gold and black color; etched design on lid and sides depicting trees along a shoreline; predominantly gold with black accents; trees appear to be pines; shore appears to have rocks; background of image is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
late 19th century
Medium
Gold maki-e on black lacquer
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 394 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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