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Round, lidded box with overall exterior and interior crackle celadon glaze, greener-toned on exterior. Unglazed foot.
Celadon Lidded Ink Box
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Celadon Lidded Ink Box

Owner Thai Artist
Date13th-15th century
Place of originThailand
MediumStoneware, celadon glaze
Dimensions1 7/8 x 2 7/8 x 2 7/8 in. (4.8 x 7.3 x 7.3 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineGift of Don Q. Vining, M.D.
Object number2010.94.54
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Visual DescriptionRound, lidded box with overall exterior and interior crackle celadon glaze, greener-toned on exterior. Unglazed foot.
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