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Cosmetic Stand with Pine, Bamboo, and Cherry Blossom from a Wedding Set

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a wooden cosmetic stand with a drawer and various beauty tools. The stand is rectangular with rounded corners, featuring a small drawer on the front and an open shelf below. It has a curved handle on each side and is adorned with a design of pine, bamboo, and cherry blossoms. The stand is made of wood and has a light-brown color. The drawer has two circular knobs. The top of the stand features a design that includes pine, bamboo, and cherry blossoms. To the right of the stand are two combs with white and gold handles and dark brown bases. In front of the stand are various beauty tools, including: * Four small cylindrical objects with white ends * Three small curved pieces of wood * A long thin object * A short thin object * Several gold hairpins The background of the image is a plain gray color, which helps to highlight the details of the stand and its contents. Overall, the image presents a beautifully crafted wooden cosmetic stand and its accompanying beauty tools, showcasing traditional Japanese craftsmanship.

Artwork Details

Date
early 19th century
Medium
Lacquered wood with gold, silver takamaki-e, hiramaki-e, cut-out gold foil application on nashiji (“pear-skin”) ground
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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