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Box with patterns of phoenixes and chi dragons

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Reddish-brown box with a rounded shape and domed lid. The box and lid are covered in intricate carvings depicting phoenixes and chi dragons amidst foliage and other designs. The box has a thin line separating the lid from the body. The box sits on a gray surface that fades to dark gray in the background. The box is by artist unknown, titled "Box with patterns of phoenixes and chi dragons".

Artwork Details

Medium
Carved red lacquer
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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