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Incense box

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular box with a lid, made of gold-colored metal, possibly brass or bronze. The box has a flat top and straight sides. The top surface features an etched design, possibly a landscape. The front face of the box has an etched design of grasses and reeds. The right face of the box has an etched design. The box has a small lip around the edge of the lid. The box is sitting on a white surface, casting a shadow underneath. The title of the image is "Incense box" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Lacquer with gold decorations
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 524 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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