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Lidded Container

Chinese; Vietnamese

Artwork Details

Lidded Container
1600-1800
Chinese; Vietnamese
ceramic
2 x 5 x 5 in. (5.08 x 12.7 x 12.7 cm)
Gift of William C. Weese, M.D., LSA '65
PG2020.2.162

Description

Subject Matter:

This little box was intended to carry cosmetic powder. The floral patterns and scrolls of plants encircling the side of the box wrap the box with feminine beauty.

Physical Description:

A blue and white container with a flat lid. There are floral and leaf designs on the top and sides of the lid and sides of the container.

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