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Box with camellias

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round, dark brown lacquerware box with a flat, circular lid featuring a floral pattern design; the lid showcases a bas-relief carving with a latticework center; the carved design includes camellia flowers and leaves; the box lid's edges have a wavy shape.

Artwork details

Date:
13th century
Medium:
Carved black and red lacquer
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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