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Rectangular Box with Lid in the Shape of a Rooster

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular box with a lid in the shape of a rooster by unknown artist. The object is gold-colored. The rectangular base has a small lip around the edge and a slight depression on the top to fit the rooster. The rooster lid is sitting on top of the rectangular base. The rooster has a large body, small head, and large tail feathers. The tail feathers are textured to appear feathered. The rooster's head and body are textured to appear like a real rooster. The gold-colored material appears to have rough edges and surface texture. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Medium
Gold
Culture
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions
600 × 610 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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