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Covered Box

Ming dynasty (1368–1644), Jiajing reign mark and period (1522–1567)
Carved cinnabar lacquer on wood
18.5 × 25.6 cm (7.3 × 10.1 in)

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In the collection of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · as of July 2026

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