Octagonal Food Box

Cleveland Museum of Art

Octagonal Food Box by Artist Unknown. Dark brown octagonal box with a wide mouth and short base, featuring a flat top and slightly curved sides. The box sits on a short, curved stand with an octagonal base. The entire piece exhibits a glossy finish and showcases intricate designs. The box's body displays horizontal lines forming panels, with four central rectangular panels depicting scenes in shades of green, blue, purple, and pink. These panels are separated by narrower horizontal-lined panels. The lower section features designs of flowers and vines in shades of green, blue, purple, and pink. The base of the stand is adorned with small floral designs matching those on the body. The background transitions from dark at the top to light gray at the bottom.