Lidded box with matching tray

1868–1912

Dallas Museum of Art
Dallas, United States

The broad landscape scenes on this box and tray are a testament to the skill of lacquer artists during the Meiji period. Using various techniques and colors of gold, they created highly accomplished and detailed designs.

Details

Title: Lidded box with matching tray
Date Created: 1868–1912
Physical Dimensions: Box: 2 1/4 × 5 1/8 × 4 3/8 in. (5.72 × 13.02 × 11.11 cm) Tray: 9 1/2 × 7 3/4 × 2 1/2 in. (24.13 × 19.69 × 6.35 cm)
Type: Containers
External Link: https://www.dma.org/object/artwork/5032043/
Medium: Wood, lacquer, gold, metallic foil
period: Meiji period
Credit Line: Dallas Museum of Art, Foundation for the Arts Collection, The John R. Young Collection, Mrs. John B. O'Hara Fund

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