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Cabinet with Design of Pine, Bamboo, and Cherry Blossom

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The cabinet, titled "Cabinet with Design of Pine, Bamboo, and Cherry Blossom" by artist, is a square box made of wood. The box features a reddish-brown background with a gold trim. The body of the box showcases a design with gold, blue and black depicting pine trees, bamboo, and cherry blossoms. The lid and sides of the box are decorated with a repeating pattern. The box has a small metal handle on top. Two large black metal hinges are visible on the front and side. The background of the image is a gradient that transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Sprinkled gold on lacquer (maki-e)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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