BoxesChinese5th-3rd century BCE

Covered Circular Box (One of a Pair)

475 BCE - 221 BCE

Classification

Boxes

Medium

Silver with parcel gilding; with inscription incised on base and cover

Culture

Chinese

Period

Zhou dynasty, Warring States period, 475-221 BCE

Century

5th-3rd century BCE

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 7.1 x Diam. 9.3 cm (2 13/16 x 3 11/16 in.)

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