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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
Museum record:
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