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Box in the form of a lemon

Manufactory Meissen Manufactory German
ca. 1750–55
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Box in the form of a lemon
  • Manufactory: Meissen Manufactory (German, 1710–present)
  • Date: ca. 1750–55
  • Culture: German, Meissen
  • Medium: Hard-paste porcelain
  • Dimensions: Height (with cover): 2 3/4 in. (7 cm)
  • Classification: Ceramics-Porcelain
  • Credit Line: Gift of Doris Duke, 1970
  • Object Number: 1970.312.2a, b
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
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