Birds and flowers, costume box
(late 19th century)
Medium
lacquer on wood, abalone shell (mother-of-pearl)
Measurements
(a-b) 30.8 × 68.5 × 37.8 cm (overall)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased with funds donated by the Fried and Sable families to honour the birthday of Morry Fraid AM, 2022
Gallery location
Not on display
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