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Footed and Lidded Wood Metal Container

Footed and Lidded Wood Metal Container

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Sino-Tibetan lidded canister with a gnarled burlwood body trimmed with brass in a repousse dragon and lotus petal design. Inset with coral and turquoise cabochons, the three legs, two animal head and ring handles and reticulated lid similarly rendered.

Date: Late 19th century, early 20th century

Dimensions (in inches): 15 (H) x 12 (W)

Publication Date

1900

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William Lindgren, Tibet, cannister, St. Cloud State University

Comments

Part of the William M. Lindgren Asian Art Collection housed in the St. Cloud State University Archives. Item 2023

Footed and Lidded Wood Metal Container

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