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A small, round ceramic lidded box with a cream base and blue underglaze paintings. The lid depicts a bird and floral branches, with grassy motifs encircling the bowl.
Covered Box
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Covered Box

Maker Vietnamese
DateLe-Mac Dynasty (1428-1682)
Place of originVietnam, Asia
MediumPorcelain
Dimensions1 1/4 x 1 5/8 x 1 5/8 in. (3.2 x 4.1 x 4.1 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineGift of Don Q. Vining, M.D.
Object number1989.13.252
Collections
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