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Round Box

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round Box by artist M.C. Escher. A round, shallow box with a flat lid, predominantly black with intricate gold, silver, and copper designs. The lid features a circular pattern with a central circle surrounded by floral motifs and curved lines. The sides and base have similar intricate patterns. The box appears to be made of metal, possibly lacquered or inlaid with various metallic materials. The background of the image is plain white.

Artwork details

Medium:
Lacquer, mother-of-pearl
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 399 px
Museum record:
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