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Box for Inkstone and Writing Implements (Suzuribako)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular box with a flat top and straight sides. The box is made of gold-colored material. A design on the top of the box features a scene with a tree, buildings, and a pathway. The sides of the box have a textured pattern. The box is sitting on a plain white surface.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Wood, lacquer sprinkled with gold, black lacquer, and shell inlay
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 399 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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