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Hand-towel Rack (Tenugui kake) with Chrysanthemums and Meandering Stream

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A gold-colored metal rack with two horizontal bars and a decorative design. The rack has four legs, each ending in a square base. The frame and bars are adorned with small, intricate designs and patterns. The rack is symmetrical, with identical ends on the top bar. The background is a plain gray color, getting darker towards the top.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Gold and silver maki-e on lacquered wood
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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