Writing Box with Design of Bird in Flight and a Stream
Black lacquered square box with rounded edges and slightly raised lid. The lid features a design with a white bird in flight over a stream, rendered in shades of gold, bronze, and black. The stream is depicted with wavy lines, and the background has a subtle gold speckled pattern. A gold and orange abstract design resembling foliage or trees is on the right side. The box is set against a plain gray background.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Gold and silver maki-e with colored lacquer on black lacquer
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 399 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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