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Covered Box for Seal Paste

Chinese Qing Dynasty

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a small, round container with a lid. It has a red color with areas of lighter patches. The material appears to be ceramic or porcelain, with a smooth, polished surface. It is similar in size and shape to a compact or trinket box and rests on a flat surface.

Artwork Details

Date
Kangxi period, 1662/1722
Medium
porcelain with peachbloom glaze
Dimensions
1566 × 1200 px
Public Domain
Yes
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