Mirror Case

18th–19th century

Not on view

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Title: Mirror Case
Date: 18th–19th century
Geography: Attributed to Iran
Medium: Papier-maché; painted and lacquered
Dimensions: H. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm)
W. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm)
Classification: Lacquer
Credit Line: Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891
Object Number: 91.1.743
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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