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Covered box with floral design

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gray covered box with floral design by unknown artist. The box is round and made of stone or plaster. It has a flat top and rounded sides. The top of the box features an engraved floral pattern consisting of a circle of leaves surrounding a circle of petals. The sides of the box also feature engraved floral patterns. The box is sitting on a dark surface with a dark background.

Artwork details

Date:
late 18th–early 19th century
Medium:
Jade (nephrite)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 444 px
Museum record:
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