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Kobako

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored, rectangular box with rounded corners and a hinged lid, featuring a geometric pattern on top and a floral pattern on the sides, with two gold cloud-like designs on the front.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Gold lacquer inlaid with mother-of-pearl
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 457 px
Museum record:
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