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Tea Container (Natsume) with Phoenix

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tea Container (Natsume) with Phoenix: A small, rounded container made of bronze-colored metal, with a lid featuring a gold phoenix design. The container has a smooth, shiny surface. The lid is decorated with a gold phoenix surrounded by a curved line. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Nashiji ground with gold maki-e
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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