BoxesChinese3rd century BCE-3rd century CE

Round Covered Box

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. 2.9 x Diam. 4.1 cm (1 1/8 x 1 5/8 in.)

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