Matchbox

Persia

20th century

  • Titles Matchbox (Descriptive)
  • Medium wood, paint, and gold
  • Dimensions 1 x 1 7/8 x 1 9/16 in. (2.5 x 4.8 x 4 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Attorney Habib O. Yazdtchi, 1991.885
  • Work Type matchbox
  • Classification Containers

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