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Box with Medallion Top

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a circular, black-and-white object with a medallion top. The object is circular and has a raised edge. The medallion is circular and features a portrait of a man. The man has wavy, shoulder-length hair and is wearing a collared shirt with a necktie. The background of the medallion features a cross-hatch texture. The object appears to be made of a dark material, possibly metal or stone, and has a marbled appearance. The background of the image is white.

Artwork details

Date:
1760–1883
Medium:
Wood, tortoiseshell, gilt metal, engraving glass
Dimensions:
599 × 605 px
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