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Japanese box
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Japanese box

anonymous · 1800 - 1900 · inlay (process); lacquering; copper (metal); lacquer (coating); mother of pearl

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

Applied art from Japan. From 1641 to the mid-19th century, the Chinese and the Dutch were the only foreigners to trade with Japan. The curious physiognomy of the Dutch - to Japanese eyes - was a regular theme on objects of decorative art.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineJapans doosje. 1800 - 1900. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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