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Box with Design of a Plum Tree and Pine

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular box with black background and gold designs. The top of the box features a plum tree with branches and blossoms on the left side. The right side of the top has a gold border. The front and sides of the box have gold wave designs. The box has four small feet at the bottom. The background of the image is light gray. The box is titled "Box with Design of a Plum Tree and Pine" by artist.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Gold and silver maki-e on black lacquer
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 399 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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