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Covered Box

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows the "Covered Box" by an unknown artist. The box is oval shaped and has a shiny surface with a reflective top. The box exhibits a color gradient, appearing darker at the bottom and lighter on top. The box's lid is closed and the base is visible underneath. The background of the image is light grey with a shadow underneath the box. The box is centered in the image. The entire image is bordered on the right and left by white.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Agate?
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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