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Circular Box with Geometric Design

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Circular object, approximately 1.5 times taller than wide. Dark brown color with reddish-brown etched designs. Bands of horizontal lines around object. A figure etched into side. Lid attached by a thin gold loop on top. Circular gold handle on top. Object made by artist titled "Circular Box with Geometric Design".

Artwork details

Date:
25–200
Medium:
Black lacquer with painted and incised decoration
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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