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Box with boys at play

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Red rectangular box with a lid, featuring a scene of boys at play on the top and sides. The box has a flat top and straight sides. The scene on the box depicts several boys engaged in various activities, including playing with a ball, flying a kite, and sitting on the ground, surrounded by trees and other foliage. The box has a red background with gold, black, and white designs. The box is positioned at an angle, with the front facing slightly to the right. The background is a plain gray color. Artist: Unknown. Title: Box with boys at play.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Red lacquer with incised decoration inlaid with gold
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 449 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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