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Pocket Book

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image titled "Pocket Book" by an unknown artist shows a rectangular, dark-colored object with a textured surface. The object is positioned horizontally and features a darker, almost black color with visible wear and tear. A strap-like piece of material runs vertically down the center, attached to a small metal piece at the bottom. The strap has horizontal lines running across it. The object's surface exhibits a bumpy texture, with some lighter areas and small spots scattered throughout. The background of the image is white, providing contrast to the dark object.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Stamped leather with bronze and silver clasp
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 428 px
Museum record:
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