Incense box

15th century

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Title: Incense box
Date Created: 15th century
Physical Dimensions: H. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm); W. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm); D. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm)
Type: Incense box
External Link: http://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/53202
Medium: Black lacquer with gold maki-e on gold nashiji ground
Repository: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Period: Muromachi period (1392–1573)
Culture: Japan

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