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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
Museum record:
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