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Box

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular wooden box with flat top and bottom. The box has a raised edge around the top. Three circular sunburst designs are on the front, one large in center, one smaller on either side. The left side has an etched cross-like design. The box appears dark, weathered, and made of wood. The title of the piece is "Box" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1800
Medium
Poplar, brass
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 321 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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