Wooden box

Artist BALI

MediumWood, pigment, metal

ClassificationsContainers

Credit LineGift of Dr. David Nalin

Object number2006.2.101

DescriptionTall, rectangular box with cover that fits directly into the bottom. Box is carved and painted throughout. Yellow creature (reptile?) with black eyes and legs carved into top. 2 other white creatures carved into either side of cover (long sides). Throughout rest of cover and body, red background with flowers, leaves, and other shapes painted in yellow, green, white, and black. Bottom of box indented and twin expands outwards again in a pattern to support. Inner container of box is very small compared with outside. 2 small metal hooks/loops placed on either short side of box, one on top + one on bottom piece, 4 loops total.

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