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Trefoil-shaped covered box with decoration of chrysanthemums

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Trefoil-shaped covered box with decoration of chrysanthemums by artist. The box has a trefoil or three-lobed shape. The box is covered with a lid. The box and lid are decorated with a pattern of chrysanthemums in shades of orange, white, and green on a dark background. The box has a wavy or curved edge. The decoration on the box and lid consists of intricate designs and patterns. The box appears to be made of a material such as metal or lacquer. The background of the image is a gradient from dark to light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
ca.12th century
Medium
Lacquer inlaid with mother-of-pearl and tortoise shell over pigment and brass wire
Culture
Korea
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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