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Covered Box for Seal Paste

Chinese Qing Dynasty

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a round, lidded box with a smooth surface. It has a muted red and beige color palette. The top is primarily red, blending into a creamier beige near the edges. The lid fits snugly over the base, which has red patterning along the upper edge. The sculpture is made of ceramic material. The form is simple and streamlined, without intricate details, emphasizing the color gradient on its surface.

Artwork Details

Date
Kangxi period, 1662/1722
Medium
porcelain with peachbloom glaze
Dimensions
1562 × 1200 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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