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Incense box

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Octagonal box with a lid, made of metal, likely lacquered. The box and lid are covered in a pattern of red and gold flowers, geometric shapes, and other designs. The lid has a thin black line around its edge. The box sits on a white surface. The artist is unknown but the title of the piece is "Incense box".

Artwork details

Date:
late 18th–early 19th century
Medium:
Lacquer with decoration
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 527 px
Museum record:
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