Artwork preview

Sutra chest

Mochizuki Hanzan

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown wooden box with four legs, rectangular shape, flat top. Top of box features carved designs in a lighter brown and gray color, including a large leaf and a flower. Sides of box have carved designs in a lighter brown and gold color, including a shell shape.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Colored lacquer, gold, and ceramic on natural wood
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 438 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original
Palette