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Tiered Incense Box (Jūkōgō) with Family Crest, Pine, Bamboo, and Plum

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black lacquer tiered incense box with gold designs. The box is square and has straight sides and a flat top. The top and four sides are decorated with gold designs on a black background. The gold designs feature: - A tree - Bamboo - A plum tree - A crest or family emblem. The bottom edge of the box has a gold band. The box has a lid. The background of the image is white.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Lacquer with sprinkled gold
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 482 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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