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Covered box with flowering plum

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a circular covered box. The box and its lid are a cream color. The lid features a design etched into it, consisting of several curved and straight lines that resemble a branch with leaves or flowers. The box is set against a gray background that gradually darkens towards the top. The box appears to be made of stone or ceramic. The overall color palette of the box is cream with pale orange etchings. The box is titled "Covered box with flowering plum" and attributed to the artist Ogata Kenzan.

Artwork details

Date:
13th–14th century
Medium:
Porcelain with cut-glaze decoration (possibly Jizhou ware)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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