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Rounded box with indention at center in lid.
Blue and White Circular Box
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Blue and White Circular Box

Artist Chinese Artist
DateQing dynasty (1644-1911), Kangxi reign (1662-1722)
Place of originChina, Asia
MediumGlazed porcelain
Dimensions3 5/8 x 3 3/4 x 3 3/4 in. (9.2 x 9.5 x 9.5 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineMuseum purchase, gift of Dr. and Mrs. David A. Cofrin
Object number1995.8
Collections
Visual DescriptionRounded box with indention at center in lid.
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