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Box Cover

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White porcelain figurine of a baby lying on an oval base, facing left. The baby has their head resting on their left hand, with their right arm bent across their body. Their legs are bent with feet behind them. The baby wears a cloth wrapped around their waist. To the left of the baby is a basket of flowers. The base has a textured surface with a floral design. The background is a plain gray color. The title of the piece is "Box Cover" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
1830–70
Medium
Parian porcelain
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 410 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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