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Covered Box from an Altar Set

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The object is a rectangular box with a flat top and bottom. The box has a faceted design on its sides and top. The number "500" is written on the front. The box appears to be made of stone or wood and has an intricate design on the top. The surface is gray. A crack is on the lower left corner. The background is a plain surface. Covered Box from an Altar Set by unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Medium
Jadeite, emerald-green mingled with light gray and markings of dead oak leaf
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 451 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette