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Covered blue and white, eight sides with hare and symbols.
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
Dimensions3 × 3 1/2 × 3 1/2 in. (7.6 × 8.9 × 8.9 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineGift of Dr. Don Q. and Beverly Vining
Object number2016.15.36
Collections
Visual DescriptionCovered blue and white, eight sides with hare and symbols.
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