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Box with scene of a reception and boys at play

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular box with a black background, lid slightly ajar. The box features a scene of a reception on the top and boys at play on the sides. The artwork on the box includes gold, white, and orange details. The box is long and narrow, with a flat top and straight sides. The background of the image is gray to white, with the box casting a shadow.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Lacquer inlaid with mother-of-pearl, gold, and silver
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette