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Tiered Box

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a cylindrical box with a lid, comprising three stacked cylindrical sections. The box is made of a dark-colored metal, likely bronze or brass, with a weathered appearance. The surface features a dark patina. The box is decorated with an etched design in a darker color, possibly black or blue, featuring various motifs including flowers, leaves, and abstract shapes. The background of the image is a plain gray color, with a subtle shadow cast by the box on the surface below. The title of the image is "Tiered Box".

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Painted enamel on paktong (German silver)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 468 px
Museum record:
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