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Covered Box

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Covered Box by artist Cloisonne features a cylindrical container with rounded edges and a flat top. The container's body and lid are adorned with intricate designs on a blue background. The designs include a variety of colors such as gold, red, white, and dark blue. The patterns depict various shapes including floral motifs, swirling lines, and creatures. The container appears to be made of metal with a weathered appearance. The lid is flat and features similar designs to the body. The overall shape and design suggest an Asian influence. The container has a small lip around the bottom and a decorative line around the middle. The background of the image is off-white with a shadow cast by the container. The container is positioned centrally in the image.

Artwork Details

Medium
Cloisonné enamel on gilt copper
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 566 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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