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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
Museum record:
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