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Kobako

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
Museum record:
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