Artwork preview

Box with peonies

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Red box with a lid, round in shape, featuring intricate carvings of flowers and foliage on both the lid and body. The box has a smooth, glossy finish and appears to be made of a material such as lacquer or wood. The carvings depict peonies and leaves in a repeating pattern around the lid and sides. The background is a plain gray color with a subtle shadow cast by the box. The box is by Chinese artist, Zhu Zhai. It is titled "Box with peonies".

Artwork Details

Date
15th century
Medium
Carved red lacquer
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original
Palette