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Box

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Box by James Tissot, features a round, dark-colored plaque with a raised design. The plaque has a border around the edge. The raised design depicts a scene with several people and buildings. A figure stands prominently in the center. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Tortoise shell
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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