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Covered box in the shape of a crab

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a covered box in the shape of a crab. The crab has a dark-colored shell with lighter spots. It has two large eyes, one on each side of its body. The crab's body is positioned horizontally, with its legs stretched out to the sides. The crab has two large pincers at the front and four smaller legs on either side. The crab's underside is lighter with ridges. The background is light gray. The image appears to be a product photo.

Artwork details

Date:
first half 19th century
Medium:
Porcelain with brown glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 311 px
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