Chest with a Single Drawer
The image shows a rectangular chest made of dark metal, likely bronze or copper, with a single drawer. The chest has a flat top and a short base. The front of the chest features a large diamond-shaped design in the center, with a smaller rectangular panel below it. The entire chest is decorated with intricate designs and patterns, including floral motifs, geometric shapes, and other ornaments. The designs are made of gold, bronze, and mother of pearl. The chest has a small lip around the top edge and a decorative border around the base. The background of the image is a gradient of gray, with the chest casting a slight shadow on the surface below it. The chest by artist is titled "Chest with a Single Drawer".
Artwork Details
- Date
- late 16th–early 17th century
- Medium
- Gold lacquer with hiramaki-e and mother-of-pearl inlay; gilt copper fittings
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 450 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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