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Covered box

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round, black, covered box with a flat top and a patterned design. The top features an intricate carvings in the center, surrounded by a border of interlocking shapes. The sides have a repeating pattern of connected Greek key designs. The box has a small foot at each corner. The box appears to be made of metal.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Bronze
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 438 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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