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Round Box and Cover

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round Box and Cover by an unknown artist. The object is a round, black and gold box with a lid. The box is predominantly black with horizontal gold stripes. The gold stripes are thin and there are 9 visible on the body of the box. There are also gold designs on the body and the lid. The designs are intricate and swirling. The box has a wide mouth and the lid is flat with a small lip around the edge. The box is sitting on a gray surface and the background is dark gray.

Artwork Details

Date
2nd–3rd century
Medium
Lacquer
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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