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Trinket Box

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The object is white and made of ceramic. It has a rectangular shape with rounded edges. The top has a slightly curved shape. There are two birds on top, one on each side. The birds are leaning towards a cylindrical object in the middle. There are decorative elements on the top and sides, including swirling patterns and floral designs. The object has a hinged lid. The background is dark at the top and light at the bottom. The title of the image is "Trinket Box".

Artwork details

Date:
1830–70
Medium:
Parian porcelain
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
599 × 484 px
Museum record:
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