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Box for Betel Leaves

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The bronze box has a green patina. The box features a curved top with two small handles protruding from either side. Two small decorative pieces protrude upward from the handles. The box's body is adorned with intricate designs. The box features a wide base with a wavy pattern and stands on four short legs. It is titled "Box for Betel Leaves" by an unknown Southeast Asian artist.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 500 BCE–300 CE
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
Indonesia (Sulawesi)
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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