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Covered Box

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Red and white covered box with a figure on top. The box is round and bulbous, with a scalloped base. The body and lid are decorated with a red geometric pattern on a white background. The lid has a small figurine on top, wearing a green hat, a white shirt, and blue pants. The figurine is holding an object in both hands. There is a handle on the front of the box, surrounded by a green and white design. The box is predominantly red and white, with some green and blue accents.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Porcelain decorated with iron red and enamels
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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