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Box

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular box with a flat top and slightly raised edges, made of dark brown wood with a glossy finish. The box has a flat base and straight sides. The front features a design with two plant motifs in dark brown on the left and right, with five red flowers spaced along the center. A small, dark metal handle is on the center front. The box sits on a white background with a subtle shadow underneath. Title: Box Artist: Not specified.

Artwork Details

Date
1705–15
Medium
Yellow poplar, chestnut, white oak
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 332 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette