Writing Box with Design of the Tatsuta River
Gold-colored square box with a flat top and straight sides. The top surface features an etched design depicting a tree with flowers and birds. The design on the top is bordered by a raised edge. The front edge has a horizontal line pattern. The box's body has etched designs on the sides and front. The background of the image is light gray. The box by artist unknown is titled "Writing Box with Design of the Tatsuta River".
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Gold and silver maki-e on gold lacquer
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 399 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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