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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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