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

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular gold-colored box with lid, made of wood or metal. The box has a slightly raised lid. The box and lid have a design of dark brown and light brown motifs on a lighter gold background. The motifs include stems of bamboo, pine branches with pinecones, and several cherry blossoms. The box is shown at an angle, with the front and top visible. The background is light gray to white, casting a faint shadow to the right.

Artwork details

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