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Box with Design of Pine, Bamboo, and Cherry Blossom

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a rounded, gold-colored box with a lid. The box is made of a shiny material, possibly lacquerware. The box has a design featuring pine, bamboo, and cherry blossoms. The box is decorated with intricate designs and patterns throughout. The background of the image is gray, with a subtle shadow cast by the box. The artist of the box is not visibly identified in the image, but the title is "Box with Design of Pine, Bamboo, and Cherry Blossom".

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Sprinkled gold on lacquer (maki-e)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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