BOX FOR LETTER, WITH THE PATTERN OF SEMMEN-NAGASHI
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BOX FOR LETTER, WITH THE PATTERN OF SEMMEN-NAGASHI

Classification
Boxes
Medium
Lacquer on wood
Culture
Japanese
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Asian Art

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