Gold octagonal box with a raised dragon design on the lid and a patterned base, by Kobako. The box has a flat lid with an embossed dragon curled around the center in a circular motion, its head facing the right side. The lid is gold-colored and slightly shiny. The box's body is also gold with a patterned section at the bottom. The pattern on the base of the box resembles woven material. The box sits on a plain gray background.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 18th century
- Medium
- Lacquer with gold
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 575 × 409 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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