BoxesTibetan19th century

Wooden Box (Contains the Buddhist Monk's Kit of 9 Implements)

19th century

Classification

Boxes

Medium

Wood

Culture

Tibetan

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 13 x W. 18.1 x D. 3.2 cm (5 1/8 x 7 1/8 x 1 1/4 in.)

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