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Box and hinged cover in inro shape with openwork floral designs

18th century
Medium/TechniqueMain material: gilt metal; decorative technique: sukashi-bori
DimensionsOverall: 9.2 x 4.7 x 2.6 cm (3 5/8 x 1 7/8 x 1 in.)
Credit LineJulia Bradford Huntington James Fund
Accession number03.1206
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ClassificationsMetalwork
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Inscriptions無銘
ProvenancePurchased at Yamanaka Sale, Boston
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