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Box with Three Figures
Box with Three Figures
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Box with Three Figures

Artist Chinese Artist
Date16th century
Place of originChina, Asia
MediumLacquer
DimensionsHeight x Diameter: 1 x 3 in. (2.5 x 7.6 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineBequest of Dr. David A. Cofrin
Object number2009.48.150
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