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Covered Box

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photograph of a covered box. The box has a rounded rectangular body with a short cylindrical base. The lid is domed. Both the lid and body are decorated with etched floral patterning. A black line encircles the lid and body where they meet. The top of the lid has a large etched floral motif. The box by M.C. Escher.

Artwork Details

Date
early 19th century
Medium
Painted enamel
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 326 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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