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Box with Chain

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is a black and white photograph of a metal box with a chain. The box is circular and made of metal. The lid of the box is embossed with a floral design. The box has a raised edge around the lid. The box appears to be hanging from a chain. The chain is made up of thick, oval-shaped links. The background is a plain wall with a vertical line running down it. The artist is unknown but the title is "Box with Chain".

Artwork Details

Date
13th–14th century
Medium
Bronze with gilding
Culture
China
Dimensions
500 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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