Writing Box with Flying Geese in the Autumn Night
Rectangular box with a flat top and straight sides. The box is black with a gold border around the top edge. The top surface features a gold design depicting a landscape with flying geese. The geese are flying in a V-formation, and there is a full moon in the top right corner. The background of the design is a mix of gold and brown hues. The box is sitting on a white surface.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 18th century
- Medium
- Gold maki-e on black lacquer
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 599 × 415 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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