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Box

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a white, ceramic or porcelain box with a lid, resembling a brain. The box is off-white and has a bumpy texture, with many folds and creases on its surface. The lid is shaped like the top of a brain and fits on top of the box. The box is rectangular with rounded edges and has a flat bottom. The background is a plain gray color, with a slight shadow cast by the box on the left side. The overall style of the image suggests it may be a product photo or an artistic representation. The title of the piece is "Box" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
1830–70
Medium
Parian porcelain
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 420 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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