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Small Box with Scene of Kiyomizudera Temple

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round, small, dark-colored box with a scene of Kiyomizudera Temple on the lid. The box is circular and has a flat top and bottom. The lid features a colorful, intricate design depicting Kiyomizudera Temple in gold and other precious metals against a dark background with purple and green hues. The temple scene includes a large building with a staircase leading up to it. A patterned border surrounds the lid. The sides of the box have a repeating geometric pattern. The background of the image is gray. The artist is unknown. The title is "Small Box with Scene of Kiyomizudera Temple".

Artwork Details

Date
early 19th century
Medium
Copper with black lacquer and mother‑of‑pearl inlay
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
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