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Trinket Box with Lid

Charles Moss

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a ceramic object with a wide base and a narrow, intricately designed top, featuring a motif of a bird among reeds in white on a light beige or tan backdrop. The ceramic piece is centrally positioned against a plain background, with the artist's signature visible near the bottom right. The color palette consists of soft, muted tones of beige, white, and light brown.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper
Dimensions
3322 × 4796 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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