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Candle Box

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of rectangular box titled "Candle Box" by an unknown artist. The box has a flat top and straight sides. The box is primarily dark-colored with lighter-colored designs. The top of the box has a lighter-colored floral design. The front of the box has a large oval design with a dark border. Inside the oval is a stylized floral design in dark and light shades. The left side of the box has a repeating pattern of a flower-like design in lighter and darker shades. The box appears to be made of wood and has a distressed or worn look. The background of the image is plain white.

Artwork Details

Date
1783
Medium
Pine
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 487 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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