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Covered Incense Box with Design of Peonies
Artist Culture
Chinese
Dynasty
Ming dynasty
, 1368–1644
Period
Yongle period
, 1403–1424
Date
early 15th century
Material
Carved red lacquer (tihong) over wood core
from
China
,
Asia
Classification
Containers, lacquerware
Current Location
Not on view
Dimensions
1 1/16 x 2 1/8 in. (2.7 x 5.4 cm)
weight: 1.1 oz.
Credit Line
Gift of J. Lionberger Davis
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Object Number
493:1956