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Box in Shape of Tortoise

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metallic gray tortoise sculpture with a highly detailed shell featuring distinct sections. The sculpture has a long neck and tail. Four legs are visible, two in front and two in back, with the front legs having a textured surface resembling scales. The head is turned to the left. The background is plain and light gray. This piece is titled "Box in Shape of Tortoise".

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Gold lacquer
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 353 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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