Covered box with lotus-petal rim

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black covered box with a lotus-petal rim, by Met Museum. The object is a black covered box with a wide, fluted body and a lid. The body and lid are connected by a thin metal band. The box has a rounded shape, wider at the top than at the bottom. The lid has a decorative lotus-petal rim. The top of the lid features a circular design with a gold, red, and blue pattern. The box sits on a gray gradient background, with a slight shadow cast to the right. The box appears to be made of ceramic or porcelain. It has a glossy finish. The overall shape resembles a barrel or a drum.