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Box

Box
 (20th century)

Medium
lacquer on metal
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Bequest of Dr G. E. Morrison, 1921
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
lacquer on metal
Measurements
(a-b) 8.3 × 17.5 cm diameter (overall)
Place/s of Execution
China
Accession Number
1952.a-b-D3
Department
Asian Art
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Bequest of Dr G. E. Morrison, 1921
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

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