When was "Writing Box with Birdcage" created?

This artwork was created 19th century.

Is "Writing Box with Birdcage" in the public domain?

Yes, Writing Box with Birdcage is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Writing Box with Birdcage is Black lacquer and gyōbu nashiji ground with gold and silver takamaki-e and hiramaki-e, and mother-of-pearl inlay .

Unknown Artist

19th century

Medium

Black lacquer and gyōbu nashiji ground with gold and silver takamaki-e and hiramaki-e, and mother-of-pearl inlay

Dimensions

H. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm); W. 5 7/8 in. (14.9 cm); L. 8 3/8 in. (21.3 cm)

Classification

Lacquer

Culture & Period

Japan · Meiji period (1868–1912)

Department

Asian Art

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Mrs. George A. Crocker (Elizabeth Masten), 1937

Accession Number

38.25.100a–e