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Set of Seven Boxes

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Set of Seven Boxes by artist Joseph Cornell, features seven black boxes. The boxes are arranged on two levels. The top level is a rectangular block with a flat top surface and four black boxes on it. The top boxes are of three shapes; two circular, one rectangular, and one square. The lower level consists of a flat surface with three black boxes on it. The bottom boxes are of three shapes; two rectangular and one circular. The background is a beige-colored wall and surface.

Artwork Details

Date
2nd–3rd century
Medium
Black lacquer with silver foil and traces of red lacquer
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 324 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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