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Covered Box

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The "Covered Box" by an unknown artist depicts a round, covered box with a bird perched on a branch. The box's lid features an etched design on a dark background. The bird faces right, with a small head and beak; it has a rounded body with detailed feathers and a long tail extending down. The bird sits on a branch with leaves and berries, surrounded by flowers with multiple petals. The etched design has a textured background and is encircled by two thin lines. The box has a dark rim around the lid. The image is in black and white.

Artwork Details

Medium
Beaten silver
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 583 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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