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Box with camellia

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round, dark brown lacquer box with a red and gold design on the lid and sides. The lid features a large red flower with multiple petals and gold and red leaves. The box has a flat top and a slightly curved lid. A thin red line encircles the box where the lid meets the base. The box's base and sides have a gold and red leaf pattern. The background is gray with a shadow cast by the box to the right. The image is titled "Box with camellia" by artist Ogata Kenzan.

Artwork details

Date:
14th century
Medium:
Carved red and green lacquer
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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