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Thread Box with Incised Designs, 20th Century
Miao culture; Guizhou Province, China
Wood; 2 3…
Sewing Box
Thread Box with Incised Designs, 20th Century
Miao culture; Guizhou Province, China
Wood; 2 3…
Thread Box with Incised Designs, 20th Century Miao culture; Guizhou Province, China Wood; 2 3/4 × 4 × 8 3/8 in. 2019.22.86a,b Anonymous Gift

Sewing Box

ClassificationsTools and Equipment-sewing implements
Culture Miao
Date20th Century
Made AtGuizhou Province, China, Asia
MediumWood
Dimensions2 3/4 × 4 × 8 3/8 in. (7 × 10.2 × 21.3 cm)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift
Object number2019.22.86a,b
DescriptionThread box; Miao culture, China 20th century. Dark brown wood box with detachable lid. Box is incised with floral and geometric motifs.
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