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Box for Sweets

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photograph of a cylindrical box with a hinged lid. The box is decorated with a patchwork design in black and white. The box has a floral pattern, with different designs on different sections. The top right section is black with white floral patterns and swirling vines. The bottom right section is black with a white floral pattern. The top left section is white with a black floral pattern. The middle left section is white with a black floral pattern featuring a tree. The bottom left section is white with a black floral pattern featuring berries. The box sits on a white stand with a curved lip and a small foot at the front. The background is a plain light gray color. The box is titled "Box for Sweets" by an artist.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1720
Medium
Porcelain with enamels and gold (Nabeshima ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
399 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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