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Box

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Medium-sized rectangular wooden box with a flat top and slightly raised edges. The box is made of dark brown wood with visible grain and has a small metal latch on the front. The front and sides are carved with symmetrical curved arch designs and geometric patterns. The background of the image is white with a slight shadow underneath the box. The artist and title of the piece are "Box".

Artwork Details

Date
1660–1700
Medium
Oak, white pine
Culture
American
Dimensions
598 × 312 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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