English: Lidded box in the form of a melon with grapevines and knob in the shape of a rodent; China, Shaanxi province, probably Xi’an; Tang dynasty, late 7th-early 8th century; Cast and hammered silver with chased and ring-punched decoration and leaf gildin; H x W: 6.4 x 5 cm (2 1/2 x 1 15/16 in); Purchase. Freer Gallery of Art F1930.39a-b
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Lidded box in the form of a melon with grapevines and knob in the shape of a rodent. Tang dynasty, late 7th-early 8th century. Freer Gallery of Art F1930.39a-b
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Lidded box in the form of a melon with grapevines and knob in the shape of a rodent Box with lid
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; China; late 7th-early 8th century; Cast and hammered silver with chased and ring-punched decoration and leaf gildin; H x W: 6.4 x 5 cm (2 1/2 x 1 15/16 in); Purchase
; China; late 7th-early 8th century; Cast and hammered silver with chased and ring-punched decoration and leaf gildin; H x W: 6.4 x 5 cm (2 1/2 x 1 15/16 in); Purchase
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English: Lidded box in the form of a melon with grapevines and knob in the shape of a rodent; China, Shaanxi province, probably Xi’an; Tang dynasty, late 7th-early 8th century; Cast and hammered silver with chased and ring-punched decoration and leaf gildin; H x W: 6.4 x 5 cm (2 1/2 x 1 15/16 in); Purchase. Freer Gallery of Art F1930.39a-b
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Lidded box in the form of a melon with grapevines and knob in the shape of a rodent. Tang dynasty, late 7th-early 8th century. Freer Gallery of Art F1930.39a-b
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Lidded box in the form of a melon with grapevines and knob in the shape of a rodent Box with lid
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; China; late 7th-early 8th century; Cast and hammered silver with chased and ring-punched decoration and leaf gildin; H x W: 6.4 x 5 cm (2 1/2 x 1 15/16 in); Purchase
; China; late 7th-early 8th century; Cast and hammered silver with chased and ring-punched decoration and leaf gildin; H x W: 6.4 x 5 cm (2 1/2 x 1 15/16 in); Purchase
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