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Box with cover

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photograph of a decorative box with a cover. The box is made of metal, likely silver or pewter, and has a rounded shape with a flat bottom and slightly curved sides. The box features an intricate floral design, with leaves and flowers carved into the metal. The design is repeated around the entire box, with a thin band separating the main body from a slightly narrower base. The box has a small number written on the front, and a ruler-like object is partially visible along the bottom edge of the image. The background of the image is plain and light-colored, with a small label at the bottom right corner that reads "THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART".

Artwork Details

Medium
Nephrite, light sage-green
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 496 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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