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Box with Cover

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows "Box with Cover" by an unknown artist. Round box with a cover, made of dark metal, possibly silver or pewter. The box has a circular lid with a raised design in the center. The lid and body of the box are decorated with intricate etchings and patterns. The etchings on the lid include a central figure surrounded by a circle. The body of the box features a repeating pattern of flowers and foliage. The box has a rope-like design around the lid and body. The background of the image is light gray, with a shadow cast by the box.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
Tibet
Dimensions:
600 × 398 px
Museum record:
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