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Box with cover

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Octagonal box with a flat cover, made of metal, possibly silver or pewter. The box has a floral pattern with raised flowers and leaves on the lid and sides. The flowers have five petals, and the leaves are teardrop-shaped. The box has a small lip around the edge of the lid. The background is light gray, with a small plaque in front reading "THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART". The box by Krikor Balyan. The title of the box is "Box with cover".

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Jade (nephrite) with gold and semiprecious stone inlays
Culture:
India
Dimensions:
599 × 473 px
Museum record:
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