Gold-colored square box with a flat top and slightly raised edges. The box has a landscape design with scenes including a pagoda, buildings, trees, hills, and clouds. The design is in shades of gold, blue, and black. The box has a small lip around the top edge. The box sits on four small feet. The background is white. Kobako by artist unknown.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 18th century
- Medium
- Gold maki-e on black lacquer
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 599 × 468 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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