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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
Museum record:
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