Box in the shape of a melon
The image shows a metal box shaped like a melon. The box is made of a gray metal, possibly pewter or tin, and has a smooth, slightly shiny surface. The box is shaped like a rounded melon with vertical ribs. The top and bottom halves of the box are separated by a horizontal seam. The top half has a small stem protruding from the center. The background of the image is a plain white surface, with a subtle shadow cast by the box. The box is placed on a flat surface and viewed from the front at an angle.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 11th–12th century
- Medium
- Porcelain with greenish white glaze (Jingdezhen Qingbai ware)
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 599 × 506 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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