BoxesChinese

Set of Two Lidded Round Boxes

Classification

Boxes

Medium

Red lacquer with gold paint

Culture

Chinese

Period

Qing dynasty, 1644-1911

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 34.29 x Diam. 21.59 cm (13 1/2 x 8 1/2 in.)

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