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Box with Cover

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photo of a round box with a cover. The box is decorated with a repeating pattern of interlocking diamonds and has several circular medallions. The medallions feature various designs, including a flower, an animal, possibly a mythical creature or a real one like a dragon or a phoenix, and a symmetrical design. The box appears to be made of ceramic or porcelain. The background of the image is gray, and the box casts a shadow on the surface below it. The title of the image is "Box with Cover".

Artwork Details

Medium
Porcelain decorated in underglaze blue
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 461 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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