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Box with Daoists welcoming immortal Shoulao

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Red octagonal box with a rounded top and bottom. The box features intricate black designs and patterns throughout. The top of the box has a carved design. The body has three rectangular carved panels on the front, each depicting a scene with figures. The box has a lid but it is not visible. The background of the image is a plain gray color. The box titled "Box with Daoists welcoming immortal Shoulao" is by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Carved red and green lacquer
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 458 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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