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Letter box with amulets and charms

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular box with rounded edges, gold-colored with a mix of red, black, and brown markings. A small latch on the front side, center. The box has a curved top. The background of the image is white. The box is titled "Letter box with amulets and charms" and is by an unidentified artist.

Artwork details

Date:
late 18th century
Medium:
Gold, silver, red, black togidashimaki-e, hiramaki-e, takamaki-e, cut-out gold foil application on black and gold ground
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 337 px
Museum record:
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