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Bride Box

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photograph of an oval-shaped box with a hinged lid, titled "Bride Box" by an unknown artist. Dark-colored wood with various shapes and designs carved into it. The lid features a large design centered on it with circular patterns around it. The body of the box has a repeating pattern of various shapes. The background is light-colored.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1780
Medium:
Cedar
Culture:
European
Dimensions:
599 × 417 px
Museum record:
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