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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
Museum record:
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