Wooden Box (Contains the Buddhist Monk's Kit of 9 Implements)
BoxesTibetan19th century

Wooden Box (Contains the Buddhist Monk's Kit of 9 Implements)

19th century

Classification
Boxes
Medium
Wood
Culture
Tibetan
Century
19th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 13 x W. 18.1 x D. 3.2 cm (5 1/8 x 7 1/8 x 1 1/4 in.)

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