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Writing Box with Design of a Cherry Tree and Waterfall

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The box has a square shape with a flat top and straight sides. The top features a design with a tree on the left and a waterfall on the right. The tree has a thick trunk and branches with flowers. The waterfall has multiple tiers of flowing water. The background of the design on the top is dark with light areas. The box has a gold border around the top. The sides are black with a gold design. The box is on a light gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Gold and silver maki-e on black lacquer
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 394 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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