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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
Museum record:
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