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Pair of boxes with melons and butterflies

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Red, round box with a lid. Intricate designs on the lid and sides. The lid design consists of a central circle inside an outer circle, with greenery in between. Two rows of a geometric Greek key pattern on the sides. A melon and butterfly design on the right side. A gray background.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Carved red lacquer
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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