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Hexagonal Faceted Covered Box

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Hexagonal faceted covered box, crafted by artist Grayson Perry. The box is predominantly white with dark brown accents and designs. The box has a hexagonal shape with multiple flat sides. The lid is domed and features an abstract brown finial on top. The surface of the box and lid is adorned with a repeating pattern of hexagons and other shapes containing various designs. The box has a small foot ring at the base. The background is a beige fabric surface with a similar colored wall behind it. The overall appearance suggests it is made of ceramic material.

Artwork Details

Date
14th–ca. mid-16th century
Medium
Earthenware with cream white glaze and iron-brown underglaze decoration
Culture
Thailand (Si Satchanalai)
Dimensions
600 × 602 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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