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Four-tiered box with scholars

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Red octagonal box with four tiers, featuring carved floral designs on each tier and the lid. The box has a glossy finish and is decorated with a repeating pattern of flowers and leaves. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. A shadow is cast to the right of the box. The box is titled "Four-tiered box with scholars".

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Carved red lacquer
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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