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Lid of a box

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round, flat, light green ceramic lid with a raised edge and a carved design on top. The lid is circular and has a glossy finish. The design on top appears to be a raised pattern or image, but it is not clearly defined. The lid is sitting on a plain surface, casting a slight shadow underneath. The background is a plain light-colored surface. The artist's work is "Lid of a box".

Artwork details

Date:
12th–13th century
Medium:
Stoneware with mold decoration under a celadon glaze (Longquan ware)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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