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Covered Box

Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95)
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Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Covered Box
  • Period: Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95)
  • Culture: China
  • Medium: Painted enamel
  • Dimensions: H. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm); Diam. 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm)
  • Classification: Enamels
  • Credit Line: Bequest of Mary Clark Thompson, 1923
  • Object Number: 24.80.466a, b
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art
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