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Tray with Design of Butterfly

Ikeda Taishin

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black lacquer tray with rounded corners and a raised edge. The tray features three circular gold designs. One design is located at the bottom center and the other two are on the left side. The tray has a reflective surface. To the right of the tray is a rectangular cloth pouch. The pouch has a red border and a red tassel on top. The pouch features a dark blue background with green and gold swirling patterns. The patterns resemble waves and clouds. The background of the image is white.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Silver, gold takamaki-e, hiramaki-e, kirikane, black lacquer
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 399 px
Museum record:
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