BoxesThai19th-20th century

INLAID SUTRA BOX

19th-20th century

Classification

Boxes

Technique

Inlaid

Medium

Wood

Culture

Thai

Century

19th-20th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

9.84 x 66.04 cm (3 7/8 x 26 in.)

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