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Box in the shape of young crane

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Small, rounded box in the shape of a bird with a long beak. The box is primarily gray with a red head and black accents around the eyes and on the wings. The beak is long and narrow, extending downward and to the left. The head is turned to the left. The box has a textured surface with etched feather patterns on the body. The box has a hinged opening on the bottom. The background is white. Artist: Young Crane. Title: Box in the shape of young crane.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Lacquer
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 462 px
Public Domain
Yes
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