BoxesThai19th century

SUTRA BOX

19th century

Classification

Boxes

Technique

Inlaid

Medium

Lacquer on wood

Culture

Thai

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

64.77 x 10.48 cm (25 1/2 x 4 1/8 in.)

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