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Tiered box with a praying official

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black, cylindrical, tiered box with a rounded shape, four stacked sections, and a lid. The box is decorated with intricate, carved designs that cover the entire surface. The designs on the box are primarily black and gold. The top of the box features a scene with figures. The box appears to be made of lacquered wood or a similar material. The background of the image is gray, with a subtle shadow cast by the box. The artist is unknown, and the title is "Tiered box with a praying official".

Artwork Details

Date
late 14th century
Medium
Carved black lacquer on gilded ground
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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