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Box with chrysanthemum and praying mantis

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round, lid-covered box with a flat top and slightly curved sides. The box is primarily black with a red rim around the lid and base. The lid and sides are decorated with a design featuring red chrysanthemums and green leaves. A praying mantis is positioned among the flowers on the top of the box. The background of the image is gray with a darker shade at the top that lightens towards the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
16th century
Medium
Carved red and black lacquer
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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