Black and Gold Chest Set

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image showcases three ornately designed black lacquered boxes of varying sizes, adorned with intricate gold floral and vine patterns. Each box features a decorative red tassel tied at the front with a red cord, enhancing their elegant appearance. The central box is the largest, with a rectangular shape, while the two smaller, cube-shaped boxes are placed symmetrically on either side. The combination of deep black lacquer, shimmering gold designs, and vibrant red tassels creates a striking and sophisticated aesthetic. These boxes rest on a light-colored surface, which contrasts subtly with their dark and vivid hues, highlighting their ornamental details.

The image showcases three ornately designed black lacquered boxes of varying sizes, adorned with intricate gold floral and vine patterns. Each box features a decorative red tassel tied at the front with a red cord, enhancing their elegant appearance. The central box is the largest, with a rectangular shape, while the two smaller, cube-shaped boxes are placed symmetrically on either side. The combination of deep black lacquer, shimmering gold designs, and vibrant red tassels creates a striking and sophisticated aesthetic. These boxes rest on a light-colored surface, which contrasts subtly with their dark and vivid hues, highlighting their ornamental details.

Name/Title

Black and Gold Chest Set

Entry/Object ID

2020.7.7

Description

Black chests with gold detailing. Each chest has two red tassels hanging from the handles. Components A and B are a part of the larger chest while components C and D are a part of the smaller cube shaped chests with red rope holding the lids closed. from a Hina-Matsuri set brought by Michik Takaoka to promote increased awareness of Japanese culture in 2004.