Hexagonal box with inverted corners
| Title | Hexagonal box with inverted corners |
|---|---|
| Date | 14th–15th century 14th century |
| Medium | Carved black lacquer with red layers |
| Classification | Lacquer |
| Origin | China China |
| Holding institution | The Metropolitan Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Gift of Florence and Herbert Irving, 2015 |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
About this artwork
“Hexagonal box with inverted corners” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 14th–15th century. It is executed in carved black lacquer with red layers and classified as lacquer. 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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