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Writing Box with a Scene from the “Butterflies” Chapter of The Tale of Genji

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular box with rounded corners and a hinged lid. The box features a brown lacquer background with gold-colored relief designs. On the lid, a scene depicts people outdoors in a landscape. A curved handle adorns the center of the lid. The box's sides also display gold relief designs. The box sits on a plain gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
20th century
Medium
Gold lacquer with raised sprinkled design
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 399 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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