When was "Incense Box (Kōbako)" created?

This artwork was created second half of the 18th century.

What medium is "Incense Box (Kōbako)"?

Incense Box (Kōbako) is Black and red lacquer, mother-of-pearl application (metal wire inlay).

Yes, Incense Box (Kōbako) is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Unknown Artist

second half of the 18th century

Medium

Black and red lacquer, mother-of-pearl application (metal wire inlay)

Dimensions

H. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm); W. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm); D. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm)

Classification

Lacquer

Culture & Period

Japan · Edo period (1615–1868)

Department

Asian Art

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891

Accession Number

91.1.664