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Box with pommel scrolls

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round, light-brown box with a lid, featuring intricate dark-brown swirling patterns on both the top and sides, resembling pommel scrolls. The box has a smooth, glossy finish. The lid is closed. The background transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
14th century
Medium
Ivory
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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