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Box with long-tailed birds and peonies

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round, red lacquer box with a lid, featuring intricate carvings of long-tailed birds and peonies. The box has a glossy finish and appears to be made of wood or another material. The carvings on the lid and sides depict birds with long tails amidst peony flowers and foliage. The background of the image is gray, with a shadow cast by the box.

Artwork Details

Date
second half of the 16th century
Medium
Carved red lacquer
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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