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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
Museum record:
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