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Incense Box in Two Compartments

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Incense Box in Two Compartments by an unknown artist: A gold-colored, rounded rectangular box with a hinged lid that has a curved triangular shape. The box is divided into two compartments. The box and lid have etched designs. The box has a repeating diamond pattern on the sides. The background is off-white.

Artwork Details

Date
late 19th century
Medium
Lacquer decorated with gold
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 394 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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