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Tobacco Box and Netsuke

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows two objects. A round, gold-colored box with a lid and a cord is hanging down. The box has a bulbous shape and a flat lid and is covered in a pattern of gold, blue, and green designs. A black bead and a gold cord with two tassels are attached to the box. A gold-colored ball with an etched floral pattern sits above the box. The background is gray. The objects are titled "Tobacco Box and Netsuke" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Brass
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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