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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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