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Box with Cover

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Box with Cover by James T. S. Haley is a small, cylindrical object with a rounded lid. The box and lid are made of a brass-colored metal with a textured, aged appearance. The lid features an embossed floral design consisting of multiple flowers. The edges of the lid and box have a decorative edge with small scallops. The box is positioned on a plain white surface, casting a faint shadow to the left. The background behind the box is solid white.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Brass
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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