Pair of Globular Jars with Covers

China

Late 19th century

  • Titles Pair of Globular Jars with Covers (Descriptive)
  • Artist China
  • Medium porcelain
  • Credit Line Eugenia Woodward Hitt Collection, 1991.386.1-.2
  • Work Type jars
  • Classification Containers

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