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Box with Design of Bellflower and Bush Clover

Ogata Kōrin

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown box with rounded corners and a flat top. The box is decorated with a design of bellflower and bush clover made from mother of pearl and other materials. The design features pink, white, and iridescent colors. The box has a floral pattern with leaves and stems. The background of the box is a solid brown color. The box is sitting on a beige surface.

Artwork Details

Date
second half of the 19th century
Medium
Gold inlaid with mother-of-pearl and tin" to "Gold hiramaki-e, takamaki-e, tin and mother-of-pearl inlay on gold ground
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 522 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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