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Artist

Artist Unidentified

Title

Eight-sided shell case

Creation Date

1800-1900

Century

19th century

Object Type

jewelry/adornment

Creation Place

Asia, China

Medium and Support

incised shell on silver mounts

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Susan P. Cary

Copyright

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Accession Number

1911.12