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Box with pommel scroll design

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Red box with a pommel scroll design. The box is round and has a lid. The box and lid are made from a single piece of material. The box is predominantly red. The top of the lid and sides of the box have carvings of scrolls. The scrolls on the sides are larger and more defined than on the top. The scroll design on the top is more intricate and tightly packed. The box sits on a plain gray background. The box casts a faint shadow to the right. The image displays the box titled "Box with pommel scroll design" by artist unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
second half 14th century
Medium:
Carved red and black lacquer
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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