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Box with Daoists welcoming immortal Shoulao

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a red octagonal box with black designs. The box is predominantly red with a glossy finish. It has a rounded shape and eight sides of roughly equal length. The top and sides of the box feature intricate carvings and designs. The top of the box has a carved border around the edge. Within the border, there are several carved panels depicting scenes. The sides of the box have multiple rows of carved panels separated by carved lines. The panels contain scenes with figures. The box appears to have a title and artist associated with it. The box titled "Box with Daoists welcoming immortal Shoulao."

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Carved red and green lacque
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 487 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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