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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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