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Box with a scholar and chrysanthemums

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Red, square box with rounded corners and lid. The box is carved with a scene on the top and around the sides. The top scene depicts a tree over a body of water with mountains and a building on the right. The sides and lid have a border of raised floral designs. The box appears to be made of a glossy, red material, possibly lacquer or resin. The box is by artist and titled "Box with a scholar and chrysanthemums". The background of the image is white.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Carved red lacquer
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 457 px
Museum record:
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