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Box with Medallion Top

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a round, dark-colored box with a medallion-style top. The box appears to be made of a dark metal, possibly bronze or silver. The lid is circular and has a raised edge around its perimeter. In the center of the lid is an oval-shaped medallion with a raised design. The design depicts several people gathered around a table. The background of the image is white, suggesting that it may be a product photo or an image from a museum or art collection. The artist of this piece is Francesco Hayez and the title is Box with Medallion Top.

Artwork Details

Date
1770–1800
Medium
Tortoiseshell, copper
Dimensions
599 × 594 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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