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Covered blue and white porcelain box with deer motif
Covered Box
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Covered Box

Maker Chinese Artist
DateQing Dynasty (1644-1911), 19th c
Place of originChina
MediumPorcelain
Dimensions2 3/4 × 5 × 5 in. (7 × 12.7 × 12.7 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineGift of Dr. Don Q. and Beverly Vining
Object number2016.15.35
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