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Covered Box

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular box with lid, made of dark material, possibly metal or stone. The box has a flat top and bottom, with a slightly raised edge around the lid. Top surface of the lid has a raised design featuring curved lines and shapes. Sides of the box have a repeating pattern of horizontal lines and raised geometric shapes. Bottom edge of the box has a decorative border. The box is sitting on a flat surface, with a small white label in front. Label has black text reading "THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART 1932". The box is titled "Covered Box" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Medium
Nephrite
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 448 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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