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Covered Box

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Covered Box by Unknown. A small, dark-colored, square-based box with rounded edges and lid. The box and lid are covered in intricate etchings forming floral patterns. The etchings are lighter than the background. The box and lid are joined by a metal strip around their edges. The box appears to have a weathered or aged appearance. The background is white with a shadow underneath.

Artwork details

Date:
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium:
Cloisonné enamel
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 465 px
Museum record:
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