Base for a mandala
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Base for a mandala

TitleBase for a mandala
Datefirst half 15th century 15th century
MediumCloisonné enamel
ClassificationCloisonné
OriginChina China
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit linePurchase, Florence and Herbert Irving Gift, 1992
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

Subjects: Botanical illustration

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