Vase
(16th century)
Medium
metal, enamel
Measurements
11.0 × 10.0 cm diameter
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1867
© Public Domain
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
China
Accession Number
1607-D1A
Department
Asian Art
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