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Cosmetic Box (mayudzukuri-bako) with Pine, Bamboo, Plum, and Tokugawa Family Crest on Wood-Grain Ground

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular box with a flat top and straight sides. The box has a brown and gold swirling pattern resembling wood grain, with darker brown and black accents. The top and sides feature a mix of gold, brown, and black colors. A design of pine, bamboo, and plum is visible. The Tokugawa family crest appears on the box. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The box is positioned at an angle, with the front and right sides visible.

Artwork details

Date:
early 18th century
Medium:
Lacquered wood with gold, silver takamaki-e, hiramaki-e, togidashimaki-e, gold and silver foil application, gold and silver inlay on wood-grain lacquer ground
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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