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Box with Design of Cherry Blossoms at Mount Yoshino

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden rectangular box with rounded edges and a lid. The box and lid are decorated with a design in gold, depicting a scene with cherry blossoms and a mountain. The design on the lid shows a mountain range with trees covered in cherry blossoms. The sides of the box have similar designs. The box is sitting on a white surface, casting a slight shadow. The background is plain white. The box is titled "Box with Design of Cherry Blossoms at Mount Yoshino" by an unknown artist.

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
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