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Box with “Pommel Scroll” Design

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown box with a lid, circular in shape. The lid features a design of four swirling patterns, resembling a pommel scroll, with each swirl having a smaller one inside. The box has a glossy finish, showcasing red and black stripes. The background is gray, with a shadow cast to the right of the box. The artist is unknown, but the title is "Box with 'Pommel Scroll' Design".

Artwork details

Date:
14th century
Medium:
Carved red, black, and yellow lacquer
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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