Writing Box with Design of Plum Blossoms and Moon
Square box with a brown lid and dark brown sides. The lid is reddish-brown with a circular dark gray or black inset on the right side. On the left side of the lid, there are gold-colored plum blossoms and stems. The edges of the lid and sides have gold trim. The box sits on a light gray surface. The artwork is titled "Writing Box with Design of Plum Blossoms and Moon" by an unknown artist.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 18th century
- Medium:
- Reddish-brown lacquer with gold hiramaki-e, lead, and mother-of-pearl inlay
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 599 × 398 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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