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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts an antique box. The box sits in the center and casts a shadow to the right. The box has a circular base and lid. The box and lid are both short and stout. The box and lid are decorated with curled, gold-colored filigree on a dark green background. The box is two-piece with a distinct line where the lid and box meet. The box appears to be made of metal with a dark patina. The box has no visible handles or lid fasteners. The background is a plain gray color.