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Covered Seal-Ink Box

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Covered Seal-Ink Box by artist Kintsugi is a black, oval-shaped object with a glossy finish. The box has a smooth, rounded top and bottom. A thin line runs around the middle of the object, indicating a seam where the lid meets the base. The box appears to be made of a dark material, possibly stone or metal, and has a subtle sheen to it. The background of the image is white, suggesting that the object is being displayed against a neutral backdrop.

Artwork Details

Date
17th–18th century
Medium
Porcelain with peach-bloom glaze
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 389 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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