Box for Incense
The image shows a square box with a lid, made of four stacked rectangular sections. The box is white with a black design. The design features a bird surrounded by feathers on the front and side. The top of the box has a design that includes a dragon or other mythical creature. The box has a flat top and straight sides. The background of the image is gray. The box is titled "Box for Incense" and is by an unknown artist.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1750
- Medium
- Porcelain with enamels and gold (Nabeshima ware)
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 599 × 560 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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