Covered Box
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Covered Box

TitleCovered Box
Date14th–ca. mid-16th century 14th century
MediumEarthenware with cream white glaze and iron-brown underglaze decoration
ClassificationCeramics
OriginThailand (Si Satchanalai) Thailand
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit linePurchase, Gifts of friends of Jim Thompson, in his memory, 1989
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Covered Box” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 14th–ca. mid-16th century. It is executed in earthenware with cream white glaze and iron-brown underglaze decoration and classified as ceramics. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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