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Covered Box

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Covered Box by an unknown artist features a rounded square box with a lid. The lid is domed and has a small finial on top. The box and lid are black with white inlays. The top of the lid has a large white circle surrounded by a border of small white flowers. The lid also has white circular inlays with a bullseye pattern. The body of the box has a diamond pattern and a large white floral design on the front. The box sits on a white surface and has a white background.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Painted enamel
Culture
China
Dimensions
584 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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