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1920

  • Work on this object began.

1952

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

  • You found it!

Box And Cover (Japan)

This is a box and cover. It is dated 1920 and we acquired it in 1952. Its medium is lacquered wood. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Unknown. It is credited Gift of Anonymous Donor.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 5 x 11.5 x 8.5 cm (1 15/16 x 4 1/2 x 3 3/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Box And Cover (Japan); lacquered wood; H x W x D: 5 x 11.5 x 8.5 cm (1 15/16 x 4 1/2 x 3 3/8 in.); Gift of Anonymous Donor; 1952-164-10-a,b

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