Covered Incense Box

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The object is a Covered Incense Box by an unknown artist. The box has a rounded rectangular shape with a flat top and a slightly curved lid. The lid features a carved design on top and a band of carved designs around the sides. The box sits on a short pedestal with a wide base and a narrower top. The pedestal has a decorative carvings on the bottom that resemble scrollwork. The pedestal has four legs with ornate carvings. The entire object sits on a flat surface against a plain background. The image is in black and white.