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Tray with Design of Pine, Bamboo, and Cherry Blossom

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a tray with a design of pine, bamboo, and cherry blossom. The tray has an octagonal shape with curved sides that flare upwards slightly. The tray is supported by four short legs. The main body of the tray and its legs are primarily orange with intricate designs. The edge of the tray is gold. The top of the tray features a design that includes pine, bamboo, and cherry blossom motifs. The background of the image is a gradient, transitioning from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom, with the tray casting a subtle shadow. The tray appears to be made of lacquerware.

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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