Trinket Box

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a white porcelain trinket box titled "Trinket Box" by artist Meissen. The box is rectangular with a hinged lid and an oval design on the front. The box has a flat top with a raised edge and is decorated with a floral pattern. On top of the box is a small, nude child with curly hair. The child is sitting on the lid with their left leg bent at the knee and right leg extended. The child is holding a plate or dish with both hands. The plate or dish is round with a decorative edge. The background of the image is gray.