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Covered Box with Design of Pine, Bamboo, and Cherry Blossom

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular box with lid, golden brown color, covered in pattern of various circular motifs and designs. Two circular black and white motifs on front, one on either side of lid seam. Top and sides have lighter circular patterns. Background is gray to white gradient.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Sprinkled gold on lacquer (maki-e)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
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