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Box for Incense Utensils with Cherry Blossoms in a Landscape

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular box with flat top and straight sides, made of lacquered wood. The box has a gold-colored background with a landscape scene in shades of gold, brown, and white. The scene depicts a mountain range with trees, clouds, and cherry blossoms. The box has a lid and a base separated by a thin line. The box is positioned at an angle with the front and top visible. The background of the image is light gray. The artist is unknown but the box is titled "Box for Incense Utensils with Cherry Blossoms in a Landscape".

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Gold and silver maki-e and kirikane on black lacquer ground
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 399 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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