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Covered box with floral pattern

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a covered box with a floral pattern. The box has a rounded shape. The box and lid are white with a glossy finish and have a repeating design of dark-colored flowers and leaves. The box has a ribbed exterior. The lid has a flower design on top. The box is sitting on a flat surface, and the background is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels (Bencharong ware for Thai market)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 488 px
Museum record:
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