Tiered Box with Design of Bellflower and Autumn Grasses
Black lacquer tiered box with gold, white, and blue design. The design features bellflower and autumn grasses. The box has a tiered or stacked structure. The background of the design is black. The box has a square base and straight sides. The top and sides are decorated with the same design. The design includes gold, white and blue flowers and grasses. There are gold lines and swirls throughout the design. The box is sitting on a white surface with a gray background.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 18th century
- Medium
- Black lacquer with powdered gold and silver (maki-e) and mother-of-pearl and pewter inlays
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 468 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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