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

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular covered box with a gold-colored surface, featuring a design of pine, bamboo, and cherry blossom. The box is long and narrow. The top and sides have a gold-colored background with a textured appearance. The design on the box includes a pine tree, bamboo, and cherry blossoms in shades of blue, white, and gold. A circular symbol with a cross inside is on one side. The box is set against a plain white background.

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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