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Box with Design of Pine, Bamboo, and Cherry Blossom

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular box with a hinged lid, made of gold-colored material, possibly lacquerware. The box features a design of pine, bamboo, and cherry blossom. The background of the box is orange with gold and blue designs. There are several circular designs on the box, including one on the front right side with a cross in a circle. The box has a small circular knob on the front. The box is angled to the right. The background is gray and white.

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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