Black lacquered box with rounded corners and a glossy finish. A large crane with white wings and a gray body with an inlaid pattern is on top. The crane's neck is long with a red marking around the eye and a long beak. One leg is bent behind. The crane's wings are spread. A second crane's head protrudes from the body. The background is black. Gold-colored accents are at the bottom and right. A small gold square is on the bottom right.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 17th–18th century
- Medium
- Lacquer with design in pottery and pewter
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 599 × 494 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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