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Box from set of five decorated with cranes and clouds

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round, small, ceramic box with a lid. The box and lid are a light blue-green color with a subtle sheen, suggesting a glazed finish. The lid features a design of a stylized flower or sunburst pattern with radiating lines. The body of the box has an etched or stamped wave or cloud pattern. A thin brown line encircles the box where the lid meets the base. The box sits on a plain gray background with a darker gradient at the top.

Artwork details

Date:
13th–14th century
Medium:
Stoneware with inlaid design under celadon glaze
Culture:
Korea
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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