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Box with Design of Deer and Bush Clover

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black lacquer box with rounded square shape, flat lid, and gold and mother-of-pearl inlaid design. The design features a deer and bush clover motif, with gold lines and shapes forming leaves and stems. The box has a glossy finish and appears to be made of lacquer. The background of the image is off-white fabric.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Gold maki-e inlaid with mother-of-pearl and pewter on black lacquer
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 538 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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