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Covered Box

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a covered box by artist, "Theodore-Charles Cattel." The box has a flat lid and octagonal base. The box is primarily turquoise with gold trim. The lid and sides have intricate designs. The lid has a floral design in the center. The sides have a scrolling floral design in red, turquoise, and gold. The box is sitting on a plain gray surface, with a shadow underneath. The background is white.

Artwork details

Date:
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium:
Cloisonné enamel
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 458 px
Museum record:
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