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Box from set of five decorated with cranes and clouds

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round, small, ceramic box with lid. The box and lid are primarily a light bluish-gray color. The box body and lid have a pattern of white and light brown. The lid features a bird, likely a crane, surrounded by four to five curved lines. The box body features a wave-like pattern. The lid has a beaded edge. The box sits on a gray background with a darker top that fades to light gray at the bottom. The box casts a shadow on the right and bottom. The artist is unknown but titled "Box from set of five decorated with cranes and clouds".

Artwork Details

Date
13th–14th century
Medium
Stoneware with inlaid design under celadon glaze
Culture
Korea
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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