Small Box
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Small Box

TitleSmall Box
ArtistArtist unknown Japanese
Date17th century 17th century
MediumLacquer with gold and inlay
Classificationlacquerware
OriginJapan Japan
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineNickerson Fund
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Small Box” is a work by Artist unknown Japanese, dated 17th century. It is executed in lacquer with gold and inlay and classified as lacquerware. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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