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Octagonal box with pommel scrolls

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Octagonal box with pommel scrolls by artist. Dark-colored, octagonal-shaped box with a lid. The box has a flat top and bottom. Eight sides of equal length. The entire box is covered in a repeating scroll pattern. The scrolls are raised and have a curly, swirling design. The background is a gradient from dark to light gray. A shadow is cast to the right of the box.

Artwork details

Date:
late 14th–early 15th century
Medium:
Carved black lacquer with red layers (tixi)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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