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Covered Box in the Shape of a Peach

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Covered Box in the Shape of a Peach by an unknown artist is a white, oval-shaped object with a leafy top and stem on the left side. The box has a smooth, glossy surface and appears to be made of stone or ceramic material. The top of the box features a carved design resembling leaves and flowers. A small stem protrudes from the left side, and the body of the box has a subtle curvature. The object is sitting on a flat surface, and there is a label at the bottom that reads "THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART". The image is in black and white.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Jade (nephrite)
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 484 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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