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Vase with Ring Handles
Vase with Ring Handles
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Vase with Ring Handles

Artist Chinese Artist
Date19th century
Place of originChina
MediumAmber
Dimensions3 1/2 x 1 1/8 x 5/8 in. (8.9 x 2.9 x 1.6 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineBequest of Dr. David A. Cofrin
Object number2009.48.133
Collections
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