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Medieval · № 239

Inscribed Pen Box

Asian · made in early–late 14th century; altered shortly before mid-15th century

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Inscribed Pen Box

Maker
Asian
Date
made in early–late 14th century; altered shortly before mid-15th century
Place
Asia
Material
Brass; engraved and inlaid with silver, gold, and black compound
Dimensions
L. 11 1/2 in. (29.2 cm) H. 2 3/8 in. (6 cm) W. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)
Current collection
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Gallery 455
Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art ↗

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Maker
Asian
Date
made in early–late 14th century; altered shortly before mid-15th century
Place
Asia
Material
Brass; engraved and inlaid with silver, gold, and black compound
Dimensions
L. 11 1/2 in. (29.2 cm) H. 2 3/8 in. (6 cm) W. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)
Current collection
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Gallery 455
Source
The Metropolitan Museum of Art ↗
Rights
CC0 1.0