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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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