Box of Remnants

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Box of Remnants by an unknown artist. The image shows a dark brown wooden box with a purple velvet interior and exterior lining on the lid and around the base; the box is rectangular and has a hinged lid that is open. The box's interior contains small pieces of various shapes and colors, including shades of green, blue, brown, and white. Small rocks or fragments of material are scattered across the bottom of the box, some piled in a central area. The box sits on a plain gray surface; a slight shadow is visible underneath. The box's exterior shows a small gold-colored knob or handle on the front. The image is a close-up view from directly above.