Bride Box

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image, titled "Bride Box", by an unknown artist, shows a rounded, oval-shaped box with a lid. The box is predominantly black and white. The top surface of the lid features a darker area with visible wood grain. A thin black line encircles the box, separating the lid from the body. The body of the box is decorated with an intricate design comprising various patterns, including a central flower-like motif with eight petals, surrounded by curved lines and shapes. Below this design, there is a band of alternating light and dark triangles. The box is set against a plain white background, with a subtle shadow visible beneath it.