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Three white ceramic lidded boxes with blue painted decoration. One is octagonal with floral panels; two are round, featuring radiating and scrolling geometric patterns.
Covered Box
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by John Knaub

Covered Box

Maker Vietnamese
DateLe-Mac Dynasty (1428-1682), 16th century
Place of originVietnam, Asia
MediumPorcelain
Dimensions2 x 3 x 3 in. (5.1 x 7.6 x 7.6 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineGift of Don Q. Vining, M.D.
Object number1989.13.246
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Visual DescriptionThree white ceramic lidded boxes with blue painted decoration. One is octagonal with floral panels; two are round, featuring radiating and scrolling geometric patterns.
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