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Box (Jubako)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black lacquerware box with gold designs. The box is short and rounded, with a flat top and slightly curved sides. The box appears to be made of wood or another material covered in a shiny black lacquer. The top and sides are decorated with a gold floral pattern. The gold designs are intricate and feature various flowers, leaves, and birds. The box is sitting on a plain white surface. The background is white. The box is titled "Box (Jubako)" and is by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Lacquer, gold and silver
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 573 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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