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Writing Table

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular table with a flat top and four curved legs. Top surface is brown with a gold-colored design. A gold-colored border surrounds the top surface, secured by four black metal brackets. The legs are dark brown with gold-colored edges and have a curved cut-out in the center. The table is set against a white background. The table's title is "Writing Table". The artist of the table is not visually identifiable.

Artwork Details

Date
mid-19th century
Medium
Lacquer with gold and silver decoration
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
598 × 270 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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