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Tiered Box with Design of Autumn Grasses

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a square box with a tiered appearance. The box and lid are bronze-colored with gold-colored designs. The designs on the box include floral patterns and grasses, matching the title "Tiered Box with Design of Autumn Grasses". A band of scrollwork runs around the lid and box's edges. The box has a lip around the bottom and small metal handles on either side.

Artwork Details

Date
late 19th century
Medium
Gold and silver maki-e on black lacquer
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 595 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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