Is "Pair of Incense Boxes (Kōgō) in the Shape of Mandarin Ducks" in the public domain?

Yes, Pair of Incense Boxes (Kōgō) in the Shape of Mandarin Ducks is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

鴛鴦形蒔絵香合|Pair of Incense Boxes (Kōgō) in the Shape of Mandarin Ducks

This artwork was created second half of the 19th century.

Unknown Artist

second half of the 19th century

Medium

Lacquered wood with gold and silver takamaki-e, hiramaki-e, and togidashimaki-e, cutout gold foil application

Dimensions

H. (with tray) 5 in. (12.7 cm); W. 5 in. (15.2 cm); L. 6 in. (12.7 cm)

Classification

Lacquer

Culture & Period

Japan · Meiji period (1868–1912)

Department

Asian Art

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Bequest of Benjamin Altman, 1913

Accession Number

14.40.820a–e