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Mirror Case

late 19th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Mirror Case
  • Date: late 19th century
  • Geography: Attributed to Iran
  • Medium: Papier-maché; painted, gilded, and lacquered with varnish
  • Dimensions: H. 13 3/16 in. (33.5 cm)
    W. 9 7/16 in. (24 cm)
    D. 13/16 in. (2 cm)
  • Classification: Lacquer
  • Credit Line: Gift of Lily S. Place, 1921
  • Object Number: 21.114.19a, b
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art
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