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Incense Cabinet with Various Birds

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored rectangular box with a flat top and bottom. The box has a small keyhole on the front and two black hinges on the right side. The box has a small lip around the bottom edge. The box is decorated with various bird designs. The background is gray and white gradient. The box appears to be titled "Incense Cabinet with Various Birds" and is by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Gold lacquer ground with gold and silver takamaki-e and hiramaki-e
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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