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Twelve-lobed covered box

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown, twelve-lobed covered box with a lid, made of wood, featuring rounded lobes separated by thin, metal strips; metal strips also form the lid's edge; base has a scalloped edge; shiny surface; placed on a gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
14th century
Medium
Black lacquer trimmed in pewter
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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