Minneapolis Institute of Art
Small Box in the Shape of a Firefly Cage
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- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Lacquer with sprinkled gold and silver designs
- Department
- Asian Art
- Institution
- Minneapolis Institute of Art
- Object ID
- 455
From the Minneapolis Institute of Art record
Japan, Asia Dimensions: 2 x 1 7/8 x 2 3/8 in. (5.08 x 4.76 x 6.03 cm)
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- Credit line
- Bequest of Miss Lily Place
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