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Tiered Box with Westerners and Landscapes

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular box with scalloped bottom edge, featuring a floral pattern around the entire exterior. The box has two columns of three stacked drawers. Drawers have panels depicting landscapes with mountains, trees, and people, specifically Westerners. Some panels show flat areas, possibly blank or empty. The floral pattern on the box is intricate and covers the entire surface, including the sides and top. The images on the panels appear to be engraved or etched into the surface. The box is shown at an angle, with the front and right side visible. The background is plain and light-colored. The artist is unknown but associated with "Tiered Box with Westerners and Landscapes".

Artwork Details

Date
second half of the 18th–early 19th century
Medium
Faience decorated in the Delft style (Kyoto ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
528 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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