Black lacquer box with a square shape and slightly raised edges. The top features a design; a person sits on a brown hill or ground with a blue head. The person wears a brown outfit. The background of the design is a mix of brown and gold. The box has a shiny surface.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Black and gold lacquer on wood with gold maki-e and mother-of-pearl inlay
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 450 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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