Dark brown box with straight horizontal lines on all sides. The box has a flat top and straight edges. The top and sides are decorated with a design of hydrangeas and butterflies in shades of gold, silver, and copper. The hydrangeas are depicted in various stages of bloom, with some flowers fully open and others still budding. The butterflies are shown in flight around the flowers. The background of the image is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.
Artwork details
- Date:
- early 18th century
- Medium:
- Lacquered wood with gold takamaki-e and hiramaki-e, and mother-of-pearl and pewter inlay
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 600 × 450 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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