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Moonflask
Moonflask
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Moonflask

Artist Chinese Artist
Date18th-19th century
Place of originChina
MediumNephrite
Dimensions9 1/4 x 6 5/8 x 2 3/16 in. (23.5 x 16.8 x 5.6 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineBequest of Dr. David A. Cofrin
Object number2009.48.198
Collections
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