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Box with cover and tray

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Octagonal box with cover and tray, by artist unknown. The box has eight sides. The box is made of brown material, likely wood. The box has a cover and a tray inside. The box and cover have intricate designs and patterns etched into them in gold, blue, and red. The designs on the box include flowers, leaves, and other organic shapes. The top of the cover has a raised design in the center. The box has a small lip around the edge. The background of the image is off-white. The box sits on a flat surface.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century?
Medium
Carved lacquer, filled in and polished
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 451 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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