BoxesChinese3rd century BCE-3rd century CE

Covered Cylindrical Box on Three Cabriole Legs

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. 9.8 x W. (across handles) 13.7 x Diam. 6.5 cm (3 7/8 x 5 3/8 x 2 9/16 in.)

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