Panels from a Box

Cleveland Museum of Art

Panels from a Box by The Met, an open rectangular box made of carved ivory with a light-colored patina, the box divided into two sections placed side by side. The top of the box features a repeating pattern of carved figures arranged in four panels. The front panel depicts six men in a row, each wearing a headband and long skirt, with some holding shields and spears. The side panel on the right shows a single male figure with a shield and spear wearing a short tunic. The box’s surface is adorned with a simple border of circles and features a darker discoloration around the edges. The background of the image is a dark gray color.