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Covered Box with Design of Four Birds

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Covered Box with Design of Four Birds by Unknown Artist. The object is a rounded, covered box with a small knob on top. The box and lid are a single piece, made of ceramic material. The box has a wide, rounded body that curves inwards to form the lid. The base of the box is not visible. The surface of the box and lid is primarily white with grey and brown designs. The designs on the box and lid include four birds and foliage motifs. The knob on top of the lid is small and rounded with three small bumps on top. The box and lid sit on a beige surface with a beige wall behind. The box casts a shadow to the right.

Artwork Details

Date
14th–ca. mid-16th century
Medium
Earthenware with cream white glaze and iron-brown underglaze decoration
Culture
Thailand (Si Satchanalai)
Dimensions
599 × 473 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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