VesselsFrench20th century

Bonbonniere

1908

Artists

Unidentified ArtistArtist

Classification

Vessels

Medium

Ceramic

Culture

French

Century

20th century

Division

Modern and Contemporary Art

Department

Department of Modern & Contemporary Art

Dimensions

5.08 x 8.89 cm (2 x 3 1/2 in.)

Provenance

The French Government, gift; to Harvard University, transfer; to Fogg Art Museum, 1910.

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