Round Box and Cover

China

2nd–3rd century

Not on view

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Title: Round Box and Cover
Period: Eastern Han dynasty (25–220)
Date: 2nd–3rd century
Culture: China
Medium: Lacquer
Dimensions: H. 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm); Diam. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm)
Classification: Lacquer
Credit Line: Gift of Florence and Herbert Irving, 2015
Object Number: 2015.500.1.84a, b
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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