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Tea box

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tea box by artist: Small, rounded rectangular box with a lid, made of dark brown or black material, possibly wood or lacquer, covered in intricate gold designs and patterns, including flowers, leaves, and fans; lid features a floral pattern; box has a glossy finish.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Lacquer
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 538 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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