Writing Box with a Scene from the “Butterflies” Chapter of The Tale of Genji

Unknown maker

Medium: Gold lacquer with raised sprinkled design
Dimensions: H. 2 in. (5.1 cm); W. 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm); L. 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm)
Culture: Japan
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Lacquer
Dated: 20th century
Pixels: 4000 × 2662
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Writing Box with a Scene from the “Butterflies” Chapter of The Tale of Genji. 20th century. The Metropolitan Museum of Art.