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Rectangular box with scene of a visit

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular box with scene of a visit by artist. Red box with black and gold artwork on top and sides. Box is oriented diagonally. Top surface of box features artwork of a tree. Bottom edges of box are smooth. Background is gradient from black at top to white at bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
late 16th–early 17th century
Medium
Red lacquer painted with gold and oil colors
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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