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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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