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Box with Pommel Scroll Design

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown, circular box with a lid. The box and lid are carved with a pommel scroll design. The lid has a floral pattern in the center surrounded by curved scroll-like patterns. The box's edges are carved with a leaf-like design. The box is shiny and appears to be made of a polished material, possibly wood or metal. The background is white. The box by Chinese artist titled "Box with Pommel Scroll Design".

Artwork details

Date:
13th century
Medium:
Carved lacquer (tixi)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 500 px
Museum record:
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