VesselsChinese12th-13th century
Circular, Covered Cosmetic Box, the Cover with Blossoming Peony Decor, the Interior with Three Small Circular Containers in the Form of Lotus Leaves, Their Stems Held by a Small Child
12th-13th century
Dimensions
with cover: H. 5.4 × Diam. 13.1 cm (2 1/8 × 5 3/16 in.)
Provenance
Shirley Nye, New York, NY, gift to HUAM
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