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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Perfume Box
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Perfume Box

Maker Somali Artist
Date20th century
Made/manufacturedAfrica
MediumWood, metal, mirror, fabric, brass
Dimensions4 1/8 x 6 1/4 x 4 5/8 in. (10.5 x 15.9 x 11.7 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineGift of Katheryne Loughran and John Loughran, President of Foundation for Cross Cultural Understanding
Object number2005.28.51
Collections
DescriptionWooden box with lid, inlaid with metal, interior has mirror and holders for perfume bottles.
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