BoxesChinese3rd century BCE-3rd century CE

Covered Circular Box with Quatrefoil Design

206 BCE - 220 CE

Classification

Boxes

Medium

Silver with parcel gilding

Culture

Chinese

Period

Han dynasty, 206 BCE-220 CE

Century

3rd century BCE-3rd century CE

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 4.8 x Diam. 8.3 cm (1 7/8 x 3 1/4 in.)

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