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Writing box

Writing box

Medium
gold paint, pigments, lacquer on wood, metal, inkstone
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1927
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
gold paint, pigments, lacquer on wood, metal, inkstone
Measurements
(a-e) 5.6 × 27.3 × 19.8 cm (overall)
Place/s of Execution
China
Accession Number
2855-D3
Department
Asian Art
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1927
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Gallery location
Not on display

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