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Box

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White porcelain box with a rounded rectangular body and a lid. The box features a carved pattern around its body, with a repeating design of interconnected flowers. The lid is adorned with a carved design and a handle on top, shaped like a mythical creature. The creature has a long curved tail. The box also features a beaded element on top. The box is titled "Box" and is by an unnamed artist.

Artwork Details

Date
1830–70
Medium
Parian porcelain
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 382 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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