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Writing Box (Suzuribako) with Woodcutter

Ogata Kōrin

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
Museum record:
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