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Box with Military Scenes from Antiquity

Workshop of the Cleveland Casket

Cleveland Museum of Art

Rectangular box with stepped pyramidal lid, featuring intricate designs in white and gold. The box has a flat base with small feet. The main body of the box and lid are decorated with military scenes from antiquity, depicting people on horseback and on foot, with weapons. The sides of the box feature columns at each corner. The gold background is visible through the white carved designs. The lid has multiple tiers with ornate patterns and faces. The entire box is ornately carved with various patterns. The box has a gradient background that is darker at the top and lighter at the bottom.

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1228 × 893 px
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