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Box

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown box with rounded corners and curved lid, covered in small circular designs in various colors including red, orange, blue and gold. The box appears to be made of wood and has a distressed finish with scratches and wear on the surface. The lid is slightly curved and has a thin line around the edge. Small circular designs are scattered across the top and sides of the box. The background is a plain gray color. "Box" by artist Joseph Cornell.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Lacquer
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 398 px
Museum record:
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