Box

18th–19th century

Not on view

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Title: Box
Date: 18th–19th century
Geography: Attributed to India
Medium: Lacquer
Dimensions: Ht.. 1 9/16 in. (4 cm)
W. 11 13/16 in. (30 cm)
D. 4 3/4 in. (12 cm)
Classification: Lacquer
Credit Line: John Stewart Kennedy Fund, 1915
Object Number: 15.95.176
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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