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Box decorated with flowers and clouds

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The box decorated with flowers and clouds by an unknown artist is rectangular in shape and dark-colored. The entire surface is covered with mosaic-like patterns made of shiny, iridescent pieces resembling mother-of-pearl. The patterns feature flowers and rounded shapes. The box has a flat top and straight sides. A raised line runs around the middle section. The background of the image is plain and light-colored.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Lacquer inlaid with mother-of-pearl
Culture
Korea
Dimensions
600 × 462 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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