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Headdress Box

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Headdress Box by unknown artist shows an oval-shaped object. The object has a small, short finial on top. The body features intricate engravings throughout. A large oval panel on the front contains a carved figure. The base is short and wide with a pattern. The background of the image is light gray. The object appears to be made of metal, likely silver.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century(?)
Medium
Lacquers, color, and gold
Culture
Thailand
Dimensions
227 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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