Writing Box with a Scene from the “Butterflies” Chapter of The Tale of Genji
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
- Museum record:
- View original
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