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Incense Box in the Shape of a Book

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular box with curved top and lid, made of bronze or brass. The box is adorned with intricate etchings featuring a landscape scene on top, depicting a figure and a building; the sides have a floral pattern. The box has a hinged lid that is slightly ajar, revealing a gap between the lid and the base. The background is off-white fabric. Title: Incense Box in the Shape of a Book. Artist: unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
early 19th century
Medium
Inner tray of ivory, sprinkled gold lacquer, inlaid metal, shell and colored lacquer
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 549 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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