BoxesPersian19th century

Small Casket

19th century

Classification

Boxes

Medium

Brass

Culture

Persian

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

8 x 12.3 x 8.7 cm (3 1/8 x 4 13/16 x 3 7/16 in.)

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