BoxesChinese

Square Box with Lid

Classification

Boxes

Technique

Carved

Medium

Red lacquer

Culture

Chinese

Period

Ming dynasty, 1368-1644

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

W. 21.3 x D. 6 cm (8 3/8 x 2 3/8 in.)

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