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Box with plum blossoms and birds

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Red box with rounded corners and a flat top, featuring a carved design on the lid. The box has two visible panels on the front and top, made of a tan material resembling woven fibers. Black lines border these panels. The box is positioned at an angle, with its front facing the bottom-right corner. The background transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The box appears to be titled "Box with plum blossoms and birds".

Artwork details

Date:
early 17th century
Medium:
Carved red lacquer; gilded basketry panels
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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