BoxesThai17th century

LARGE SUTRA BOX

17th century

Classification

Boxes

Culture

Thai

Century

17th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

33.66 x 26.04 cm (13 1/4 x 10 1/4 in.)

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