BOX WITH METAL LINING
BoxesJapanese18th century

BOX WITH METAL LINING

18th century

Classification
Boxes
Medium
Lacquer
Culture
Japanese
Century
18th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Asian Art

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