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Cosmetics box

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Cosmetics box by artist is a round, ceramic container. It has a flat top and a slightly curved side. The lid and body are separated by a thin line. The top has a colorful design featuring concentric circles in blue, green, orange, and white. The body has a green and white pattern. The background of the image is gray, with a shadow cast by the box.

Artwork Details

Date
8th century
Medium
Earthenware with marbled veneer and brown glaze
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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