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Box with Design of Pine, Bamboo, and Cherry Blossom

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular box with rounded corners and edges; gold-colored with patterning; designs of pine needles, bamboo stalks, and cherry blossoms. A small knob on the front. A round blue emblem on the left side and a round gold emblem on the right side. The top has an intricate design. The background is white with a slight shadow.

Artwork details

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