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19th century · Gold and silver maki-e on black lacquer · Asian Art

This scene of a cherry tree in full bloom bending over a mountain stream is one that invariably recalls the long-celebrated beauty of the mountains of Yoshino, south of Nara in springtime

Artist

Unknown

Date

19th century

Medium

Gold and silver maki-e on black lacquer

Culture

Japan

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Bequest of Benjamin Altman, 1913