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Rectangular box with pommel scrolls

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular box, by Pommel. Reddish-brown box with a flat top and bottom, and four straight sides. Top and sides covered in raised curvilinear scroll designs. Top surface divided into a grid of square sections, each with a raised spiral design. Sides have a single row of similar scrolls around the entire box. Box has a groove around the middle, indicating a lid. Background fades from dark gray at top to light grey at bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
first half of 14th century
Medium
Carved red and black lacquer (tixi)
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
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