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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
Museum record:
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