Incense box
| Title | Incense box |
|---|---|
| Date | 17th century 17th century |
| Medium | Lacquer with gold decorations |
| Classification | Lacquer |
| Origin | Japan Japan |
| Holding institution | The Metropolitan Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Bequest of Benjamin Altman, 1913 |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
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