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Lidded jar

Lidded jar
 (19th century-early 20th century)

Medium
wood, copper alloy, glass beads
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1965
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
wood, copper alloy, glass beads
Measurements
(a-b) 26.0 × 22.0 cm diameter (overall)
Place/s of Execution
Tibet
Inscription
none
Accession Number
1343.a-b-D5
Department
Asian Art
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1965
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of The Gordon Darling Foundation
Gallery location
Not on display
Physical description
Cylindrical, small lid, decorated with red beads and applied stamped brass ornament of skulls and lamas.

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